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Dr. Dianna Mcfarlane

Therapist
23 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Depression, Cultural & ethnic issues, Relationship issues, Women's issues
  • Individual therapy, Family therapy

Great to meet you!

I believe that healing from trauma requires a compassionate, collaborative, and evidence-based approach. My practice is rooted in trauma-focused therapy with an attachment-based perspective, helping individuals, couples, and families navigate the effects of trauma, grief, and loss. I recognize that trauma is not just an individual experience—it is deeply influenced by cultural, historical, and systemic factors that shape how we see ourselves and relate to others.

My approach to therapy

One of the key interventions I use in therapy is Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy, an evidence-based approach that helps clients process and heal from traumatic experiences. EMDR allows individuals to reprocess distressing memories in a way that reduces their emotional intensity, helping them regain a sense of control and emotional stability. By integrating EMDR with attachment-based therapy, I help clients not only resolve trauma but also rebuild healthier relationship patterns, increase self-awareness and strengthen their emotional resilience.

What you can expect from me

As an EMDR-trained therapist, I use this powerful intervention to help clients process trauma, manage distressing emotions, and restore a sense of balance in their lives. This, combined with my attachment-based and trauma-informed approach, provides a comprehensive and effective pathway toward healing. If you are seeking support to achieve your mental and emotional wellness goals—whether personal, relational, or cultural—I am here to walk with you on your journey toward healing, self-discovery, and emotional empowerment.

About me

  • I identify as
    Black or African descent, Woman
  • My style is
    Warm, Humorous, Empowering

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    23 years of experience
  • Training
    MSW (Master of Social Work) at University of Maryland
  • License type
    LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Clinical) (Maryland)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Kaiser Permanente of the Mid Atlantic

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Depression, Cultural & ethnic issues, Relationship issues, Women's issues
  • More specialties
    Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Family issues, End of life care, Grief or loss, Trauma, PTSD, Infertility
  • Therapy methods
    Positive Psychology, Relational, Strength-Based, Psychodynamic, Humanistic, Attachment Based, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Motivational Interviewing, Bowen Family Systems, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment Based Family Therapy
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Family therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults, Seniors
  • Languages
    English