Byster Diane Lmft Ncc

As a licensed marriage and family therapist, national certified counselor, and registered yoga teacher, I, Diane Byster, offer a unique combination of therapy services, career counseling, trainings, workshops, and yoga instruction in the San Francisco Bay Area and Silicon Valley. My mission is to help clients break through internal obstacles and develop greater resilience to handle challenges, function at their best, take more risks, and ultimately create more-satisfying lives.

Psychotherapy

Do you sometimes wonder if you're stuck in a recurring relationship pattern that you know you don't like or an unfulfilling job? Perhaps you recognize that you're blocked by procrastination, low motivation, anxiety, depression, or low self-confidence that leaves you either reluctant or unable to take risks on your own behalf to make your life better. Rest assured, there is real help. I am trained in evidenced-based (scientifically researched) psychotherapies and have helped many clients break through internal barriers and learn how to think, feel and behave differently in a shorter amount of time than most traditional psychotherapies.

Career Counseling

Do you find yourself uncertain about how to best navigate the employment marketplace? Or perhaps you don't even know what you want to do, or how to articulate your contribution to a prospective employer? I can help you. Have you have already tried to work with another career counselor and gotten stuck in the process? There is a way through that gridlock. Do you need a concrete strategy that makes you feel optimistic about your work life, and generates some new options or a fresh, new way of thinking? Let me help.

Workshops and Training

I offer workshops and trainings of various lengths (from one-hour sessions to day-long programs) on such diverse topics as Developing Assertiveness, Preventing Burnout, Effective Communication in the Workplace, Couples Communication, Interrupting Procrastination, Handling Difficult People, Breaking the Cycle of Emotion-Driven Eating, Goal Setting, Time Management, and more. I have presented at universities, large corporations, small businesses, religious congregations, nonprofit organizations, and other settings.

Yoga, Publications, and More

As a trained and experienced yoga teacher, I teach classes in a wide variety of settings. I also can integrate helpful yoga technique (breathing and gentle movement) where appropriate during psychotherapy, for example, when it would be useful to experience greater calmness while addressing challenging issues. I provide case consultation for other psychotherapists practicing the ISTDP method of counseling.

Publications

I have published significant writings in my areas of expertise.

Case Consultation and Coordination

I provide case consultation for other psychotherapists practicing the ISTDP method of counseling.

Career and Personal Counseling

I have worked with numerous individuals and couples, providing personalized guidance on career exploration, job search strategies, and professional development.

About Diane Byster, LMFT

I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, National Certified Counselor, IEDTA-Certified Teacher/Supervisor, Career Consultant, and Registered Yoga Teacher. I see both individual clients and couples for psychotherapy and career counseling in my private practice, with offices in Palo Alto and Redwood City. I also provide clinical case consultation and supervision for psychiatrists, psychologists, licensed marriage and family therapists, and licensed clinical social workers.