Professional statement
Diane Petrella is a holistic psychotherapist, certified life coach, and Level II Reiki Healer in Providence, RI. Her mind-body-spirit approach is designed to help clients tap into their inner wisdom, calm anxious and disruptive thoughts, and find peace through connecting with their Higher Self.
Diane works with individuals experiencing relationship challenges, such as difficulty starting a new relationship, repeated negative patterns of attraction or communication, and adjusting to life changes after breakups or divorce. She helps clients explore how early experiences influence their beliefs about themselves in order to increase self-confidence and build stronger relationships.
Diane has deep expertise in emotional eating, particularly with adults who experienced sexual abuse in childhood, and for whom mainstream weight loss strategies may be less effective. She also works with clients navigating stress, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, and caregiver challenges.
Diane incorporates a range of approaches, including psychodynamic therapy, meditation and visualization, life coaching strategies, and the Emotional Freedom Technique (tapping), which releases energy trapped in the body to feel more grounded in body and mind. Diane’s goal is to help clients clear through the clutter of life’s messiest challenges and connect with their highest, best self.