About me

I am licensed in New York with 24 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, family conflicts, coping with grief and loss, & parenting issues. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.

Specialties

  • Stress, Anxiety
  • Family conflicts
  • Grief
  • Parenting issues
  • Self esteem, Motivation
Also experienced in:
Aging and geriatric issues , Caregiver issues and stress , Control issues , Forgiveness , Isolation / loneliness , Life purpose , Pregnancy and childbirth , Self-love , Women's issues
Years of Experience: 25

Services offered


  • Messaging

  • Phone

  • Video

Licensing

NY LCSW-R 073737

Reviews

These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Diane Silvestri Wade. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with Teen Counseling might be different.

Written on Apr 30, 2026 after therapy with Diane for 3 weeks on issues concerning parenting issues

Very effective.

Written on Apr 24, 2026 after therapy with Diane for 2 weeks

Diane has been absolutely fantastic in communicating effectively, being flexible on appointments, and providing support to our son

Written on Apr 07, 2026 after therapy with Diane for 1 month on issues concerning relationship

Diane is a great therapist. She gave my partner and I some great tools to help us continue to build our relationship and she has great advice!

Written on Mar 15, 2026 after therapy with Diane for 5 months on issues concerning relationship

She is very relatable to my concerns and definitely gives an other perspective that makes me think about other ways to handle things. Very easy to talk with.

Written on Mar 02, 2026 after therapy with Diane for 2 years on issues concerning parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coaching, and adhd

Working in the non-profit sector is emotionally and physically demanding. I have been having sessions with Diane for over a year. Sometimes you just need a spontaneous conversation and someone who truly listens. Her feedback and suggestions have been extremely helpful, and I strongly recommend Diane’s sessions!

Written on Feb 25, 2026 after therapy with Diane for 1 year and 3 months on issues concerning relationship

Great therapist and we have had improvement in our relationship

Written on Feb 09, 2026 after therapy with Diane for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coaching, and adhd

She’s amazing! Great listener, give tools to assist. I really appreciate her!

Written on Jan 20, 2026 after therapy with Diane for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and anger management

Diane regularly provides feedback and challenges me to reevaluate trouble-spots.

Written on Jan 20, 2026 after therapy with Diane for 1 year and 7 months

Diane is great. I’ve been talking with her for over a year now and I’ve grown so much as a person and I’m very thankful for her for that

Written on Oct 09, 2025 after therapy with Diane for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and anger management

Diane is professional & courteous. She takes the time to understand my feelings, has always dug deeper with appropriate questions to ensure she’s getting the most complete picture, and provides helpful supports. She has challenged me in the healthiest of ways, ultimately pushing me to grow. I’m grateful for her guidance and grace.

Written on Sep 28, 2025 after therapy with Diane for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, self esteem, and anger management

Diane is a great therapist . She listens and responds in a timely manner. She’s very respectful and gives very useful advice.

Written on Aug 18, 2025 after therapy with Diane for 9 months on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and eating disorders

Diane Silvestri Wade listens very attentively and responds with sympathy when warranted as well as offering good insight into complex situations. She also makes helpful suggestions to help me reach my therapy goals.

Written on Jun 17, 2025 after therapy with Diane for 2 months on issues concerning relationship

Diane has been very patient with me during this time.

Written on Jun 10, 2025 after therapy with Diane for 3 months on issues concerning relationship

She was helpful for our situations. Thanks.

Written on Jun 10, 2025 after therapy with Diane for 2 months on issues concerning family conflicts, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue

I enjoy my time speaking w Diane. She is supportive and helpful

Written on May 19, 2025 after therapy with Diane for 10 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, and self esteem

Diane is great! I look forward to talking to her every week. She challenges me to be a better version of myself. She is always ready to listen and give advice when necessary. I would recommend her to anybody. Diane is very relatable and always has her own personal experiences to share. When I am going through tough times, her advice pops up into my head all the time. That is what I consider an effective therapist.

Written on May 06, 2025 after therapy with Diane for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship

She listens and responds to our issues
She has a very calming demeanor.

Written on Apr 10, 2025 after therapy with Diane for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, self esteem, and coaching

Best therapist ever

Written on Mar 04, 2025 after therapy with Diane for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and adhd

Exceeded needs

Written on Mar 03, 2025 after therapy with Diane for 5 months on issues concerning eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and adhd

Diane is a compassionate, experienced and thoughtful therapist. She is a very good listener and responsive to my concerns. I really value our sessions.

Written on Dec 01, 2024 after therapy with Diane for 7 months on issues concerning family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, and self esteem

Diane feels like a friend I've had my whole life. Thankful for our sessions

Written on Oct 28, 2024 after therapy with Diane for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem

She is absolutely phenomenal. She has helped me out so much with helping me realize what my issues were and it’s allowed me to explore how it’s affected different areas of my life on my own as well. All of her advice is super helpful and I feel like I can really connect well with her and she’s just really easy and comfortable to talk to. Super grateful and happy I met Diane!!! 10/10 would recommend

Written on Oct 15, 2024 after therapy with Diane for 3 months on issues concerning relationship

Diane is extremely attentive and caring. She always takes the time to listen and provides valuable feedback. I strongly recommend Diane to anyone who needs the help

Written on Oct 15, 2024 after therapy with Diane for 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, and coping with life changes

Diane is an empathic person who is able to listen to the issues and provide constructive feedback and guidance to assist you through difficulties you are experiencing. She provides activities to help you understand and help yourself grow and improve your self.

Written on Oct 07, 2024 after therapy with Diane for 6 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, anger management, and coping with life changes

Diane has been a great help with the many issues that have affected my life. She listens to my concerns without judgement and offers suggestions on how to deal with stressful situations. I would recommend her highly.

Written on Sep 20, 2024 after therapy with Diane for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd

I am so thankful for Diane. She is timely and educated. When I have big emotions to work through she is patient and listens intently. I have been able to put a lot in perspective while in therapy.

Written on Jul 02, 2024 after therapy with Diane for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, career difficulties, and coaching

She is wonderful!!

Written on May 21, 2024 after therapy with Diane for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, parenting issues, and coping with life changes

Diane is very good at responding to any situation they may come up in between sessions. She helps keep conversations flowing with insightful input as well as good tools and practices for things to help.

Written on May 20, 2024 after therapy with Diane for 3 months

Great

Written on May 11, 2024 after therapy with Diane for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, and compassion fatigue

Easy to talk to

Written on May 07, 2024 after therapy with Diane for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, sleeping disorders, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue

Diane is the second therapist I hooked up with and she has been the right fit. Look forward to my sessions with her.

Written on Apr 30, 2024 after therapy with Diane for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and career difficulties

Amazing person

Written on Apr 26, 2024 after therapy with Diane for 3 months on issues concerning relationship

Valid input

Written on Apr 22, 2024 after therapy with Diane for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, and anger management

Diane is very good at what she does

Written on Apr 09, 2024 after therapy with Diane for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and coping with life changes

Diane is a very relatable therapist that has helped me with different ways and methods to deal with my anxiety and anger. She is very cordial and would get back to me promptly. Thank you again for all your help!

Written on Mar 01, 2024 after therapy with Diane for 3 weeks on issues concerning relationship

I love having Diane as our therapist because she listens and understand our situation, she has given us many tools to find our way back to a happy marriage. From the beginning I felt she was the right person to help us, always on time, very accurate advice and comments. The way she handles therapy makes it very friendly and easy to do.

Written on Feb 06, 2024 after therapy with Diane for 1 month on issues concerning relationship

Always there for both my partner and I, we always resolve our conflict when we talk to Diane. I recommend her to everyone that need a therapist.

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