Diane Umali-Tadeo

My communication style

My communication style is calm, gentle, and personable. I want my clients to feel comfortable talking about what's on their minds without fear of being judged. My goal is to be present and understanding of what my clients are going through.

My journey to mental healthcare

After completing my first psychology class in high school, I decided to change my career focus from teaching to therapy. I became fascinated with the 'nature versus nurture' theory and have always enjoyed helping others. I decided to become a therapist because I want to make a difference in the lives of others and in the community.

My goals for you

My approach to setting goals with clients is to find out what you want to accomplish during our time together. I start the conversation by learning about what is bringing my client to therapy and what factors influenced their decision to start. It’s equally important for me to understand my client’s expectations of therapy.

Our first session

During our first session together, I focus on getting to know my clients and learning about what is bringing them to seek therapy. Majority of the session will focus on what has been causing distress or discomfort in my client's life and what they would like to achieve through therapy.

I identify as...

• Female
• Asian
• Agnostic