Diane M. Stuart, Counseling

I work with men and women who are struggling with symptoms of depression and/ or anxiety, issues of grief and loss, compulsive eating, relationship/family and family of origin issues, as well as life-phase-transition issues. I am particularly attuned to how early life attachment relationships impact clients’ interpersonal functioning as adults. I have many years of experience leading Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills groups. I use DBT in my work with individuals, to help clients improve their ability to regulate their emotions so as to better manage symptoms of depression, anxiety and general mood volatility. I have experience working with individuals suffering from Adrenal Fatigue, who are trying to cope with the often-misunderstood and disabling array of physical, mental and emotional challenges this condition causes. In graduate school, I completed an internship at the UW Fertility and Endocrine Clinic. One of my special interest areas is in working with individuals and couples who are struggling with issues as related to fertility challenges. I also have a particular interest in adult ADD/ADHD. Over the course of my career I have been able to identify many individuals who have lived their lives with undiagnosed ADD and struggled with the many challenges this can create; academically, professionally and in personal relationships. I am qualified and licensed to conduct ADD/ADHD assessments and to assign a diagnosis accordingly.

I have office locations on Bainbridge and in Poulsbo.

Primary Address:

10049 NW Beach Crest Dr.
Bainbridge Island, WA 98110

Phone: 206-574-8415

Email: dstuartmsw@outlook.com

Membership: Clinical

Licensures/Certifications: LICSW, MSW

Populations: Adults

Issues and Concerns: ADD/ADHD, Anxiety and Panic Disorders, Depression, Family Issues, Family of Origin, Grief and Loss, Health and Wellness, Life Transitions, Loss, Medical Issues, Mental Illness, Personality Disorders, Relationship, Stress Management, Trauma and PTSD

Treatment Modalities: Assessment, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, DBT (Dialectic Behavior Therapy), EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization), Meditation and Mindfulness (includes MBSR - Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction)

Insurance: Will provide receipt to submit for out-of-network reimbursement. Preferred provider for many insurances.  Cigna, Lifewise Premera, Medicare, Premera, Regence