Diane has extensive experience in the substance abuse and co-occurring disorders. She began her counseling career working as a therapist in a men’s treatment facility prison. She then took her expertise to the child welfare sector where she developed substance abuse, case manager, and co-occuring disorder programs for the Department of Children and Families. Diane has experience in forensic psychology working with both adults and teenagers. She has been designated as an expert in substance use disorders through the Florida Court System.

Diane earned a Bachelors Masters degree in Criminology with a minor in Sociology from Western Carolina University and a Masters in Counseling Psychology from Northwestern Oklahoma State University. She has completed all but her dissertation towards her doctorate degree in Organizational Leadership.

Diane enjoys spending time with her family and traveling.