Dr. Diedre Wade

Hello! I'm Dr. Diedre Wade, and I'm honored to walk alongside of you to better your life. I'm a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor Supervisor in Kentucky, a Licensed Professional Counselor in Virginia, and a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Florida. I strive to create a safe and welcoming environment that allows clients to explore obstacles with concerns related to anxiety or self-esteem, and/or self-care. I have a PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision, so my full-time job is teaching counselors-in-training how to help their own future clients. I also have a Master of Arts in Professional Counseling with over 14 years' experience working in private practice, inpatient behavioral health, residential treatment, Drug Court, and a jail. These different settings have developed me into a compassionate and caring provider who is eager to help! I'm a former competitive bodybuilder, so I know how pressures of sport and goals can lead to perfectionism and anxiety.

After trips to Africa, I renamed my practice Acacia Vitality: I got to see some mighty Acacia trees (along with animals who love them)! These trees stand the test of time and survive elephants shaking them as well. Like the acacia tree that thrives in the harshest conditions, true mental toughness and resilience grow strongest through adversity. I was so inspired by this concept that I now center my practice and research around this.

I also offer international wellness retreats!

My greatest strengths as a counselor include being a good listener, being warm and friendly, asking lots of questions to get us to where we need to be to figure out the best next steps for achieving your goals. With my PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision, I've had plenty of time to learn skills/techniques that will help with a variety of concerns you bring to counseling. I also love encouraging and praising my clients!

The first session will be a "get to know" you time. We'll go through your intake paperwork, discuss your goals, and how I can best serve you in counseling. Before the end of this first session, we'll come up with some action steps, so you don't have to wait until session two to get to work! I believe counseling should be a collaborative effort. You're the expert on your own life. I get to walk alongside you to help you achieve your goals.