Our Story
Do you feel stuck where you are and don't know how to move forward? Are your relationships full of conflict? Or is your career going nowhere and you feel you just can't stay where you are? Is it possible you have untapped strengths just waiting to be used to move yourself forward? If you answered “yes”, then I hope you’ll call me today.
Feeling stuck was definitely my story for a long time. I felt trapped in my limitations and unsure how to get out. But not any more. I learned to discover what gave me a sense of purpose and how to talk about to others and ask for their help (which was huge for me!). Then I went about letting go of the things that didn’t help me anymore and picking up new skills that would take more where I wanted to go. It’s been a journey (and still is!) but I’m living the life I longed to have and have richer more meaningful relationships with those I love too. And I long to share the skills I’ve learned with you as you journey to your next destination on this crazy road called life!
My name is Dianne Presley and I am a builder and encourager of people. When circumstances and relationship challenges leave you feeling hopeless and unsure of what to do next, I help you identify what’s not working and introduce tangible effective tools that work to change your life. I specialize in young adults looking for direction, adults in midlife longing to realize unfulfilled dreams, marriages in the midst of change, families sandwiched between raising children and caring for aging parents, and extended families in conflict. I teach clients to communicate assertively and effectively set healthy boundaries with others. I will come alongside you to set life goals and move forward with a new belief in yourself, a renewed hope for tomorrow, and energy to inspire others.
I am an interactive therapist, engaging clients to reframe their life story and focus on strengths and resilience. I provide support and practical feedback and help clients effectively address personal life challenges. With compassion and understanding, I work with each individual to help them build on their strengths and attain the personal growth they are committed to accomplishing.
Give me a call today.
Education
Masters of Social Work, Florida State University
Bachelors of Social Work, University of West Florida
License, Certifications & Awards
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
University of West FL College of Professional Studies Alumni of the Year
Volunteer of the Year Council on Aging
Student Social Worker of the Year NASW
Additional Training
Over 80 hours of post-graduate training related to marriage and family therapy, baby boomer challenges, chronic illness, and addiction
Professional Work Experience
Faith and Hope Counseling Center (Pensacola Bay Baptist Association)
Sacred Heart Cancer Center
United Way of Santa Rosa County
Council on Aging of West Florida
Professional Activities and Memberships
Clinical Social Work Association
American Society on Aging
North American Association of Christians in Social Work
Clinical Social Work Association
American Association of Christian Counselors