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Licensed Psychotherapy & Career Counseling Services
As a licensed psychotherapist with over two decades of experience, I specialize in evidence-based therapeutic approaches that create meaningful, lasting change for clients. My practice integrates ISTDP, Control-Mastery, EDT, and P.A.C.T. methodologies to address relationship patterns, career stagnation, and emotional barriers more effectively than traditional therapies. I hold dual certifications as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and National Certified Counselor (NCC), complemented by yoga teaching expertise that enhances therapeutic outcomes through mind-body integration. My career spans university lectures, corporate workshops, and clinical supervision, including presenting at the Washington School of Psychiatry.I maintain a Palo Alto office serving Silicon Valley and Bay Area clients, offering personalized psychotherapy, career counseling, and professional development programs. My work has received recognition from industry leaders like Jon Frederickson, author of Co-Creating Change, who has praised my clinical excellence and invited me to join faculty programs. I combine clinical precision with compassionate guidance to help individuals overcome procrastination, anxiety, and self-limiting patterns through structured, goal-oriented sessions.
Services
Psychotherapy
Career Counseling
Workshops
Yoga Instruction
Case Consultation
Details
- Year established: 2025
Highlights and features
- We utilize evidence-based psychotherapies proven more effective than traditional methods
- Our therapist holds dual clinical certifications and university teaching experience
- We integrate yoga techniques for enhanced emotional regulation during sessions
- Our practice has received recognition from leading ISTDP experts
- We serve both individual clients and mental health professionals through case consultation
Associations and certifications
- Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
- National Certified Counselor (NCC)
- Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT)
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Services
Psychotherapy
Specialized psychotherapy using ISTDP and related evidence-based methods addresses relationship patterns and emotional barriers. Our structured sessions help clients overcome procrastination, anxiety, and self-limiting behaviors through targeted interventions. Clients experience measurable progress in shorter timeframes compared to traditional approaches.
Career Counseling
Personalized career counseling helps navigate employment challenges and clarify professional goals. We develop concrete strategies for job market navigation, resume optimization, and interview preparation. Our approach combines psychological insights with practical job search techniques to create career satisfaction.
Workshops
Custom workshops cover assertiveness development, burnout prevention, and workplace communication. Programs range from one-hour sessions to full-day trainings delivered at corporations, universities, and nonprofits. Topics include effective communication, time management, and handling difficult interpersonal dynamics.
Yoga Instruction
Integrative yoga classes combine breathing techniques and gentle movement with therapeutic goals. Sessions enhance emotional regulation and stress reduction, complementing psychotherapy when addressing challenging issues. Offered in various community and clinical settings.
Case Consultation
Specialized consultation services for psychotherapists practicing ISTDP methodology. Provides clinical guidance, treatment strategy development, and professional growth opportunities. Designed to enhance therapeutic outcomes through expert supervision and peer collaboration.
People
Byster Diane Lmft Ncc
Licensed Psychotherapist
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with dual certification as National Certified Counselor and Registered Yoga Teacher. Specializes in ISTDP and evidence-based therapies for emotional barriers and relationship patterns.
Questions
What therapeutic approaches do you use?
I specialize in ISTDP, Control-Mastery, EDT, and P.A.C.T. methodologies proven more effective than traditional therapies for emotional barriers and relationship patterns.
Do you offer career counseling services?
Yes, I provide career counseling that combines psychological insights with practical job market strategies to help clarify professional goals and overcome employment challenges.
Are yoga techniques integrated into therapy?
Yes, I incorporate breathing and gentle movement techniques during sessions when they enhance emotional regulation and therapeutic outcomes for challenging issues.
What areas do you serve?
My Palo Alto office serves clients throughout Silicon Valley and the San Francisco Bay Area, including Redwood City, Berkeley, Oakland, and San Jose.
Do you provide professional workshops?
I offer customized workshops on assertiveness, burnout prevention, workplace communication, and time management for corporations, universities, and nonprofit organizations.
What are your therapy session rates?
Please contact me directly for current pricing information as rates aren't publicly listed in the available materials.
