Hi, I am Dianne

As the owner of Covered in Hope Counseling, LLC. I am here to help you nurture hope and foster growth on your journey towards healing. I am a Caribbean-Christian Licensed Clinical Social Worker in New Jersey, and my work is driven by a core belief: genuine healing begins when we are honest with ourselves, acknowledging our limitations and recognizing the importance of seeking support.

What began as a simple passion to help others, led me to earn my Masters in Social Work from Rutgers University, and it has since evolved into profound calling. During my darkest moments, when life’s challenges felt insurmountable, and I faced the deep impact of losing my mother, God’s grace and love provided me with hope that became my guiding light. That very hope gave me the courage to step out on faith and establish this practice to serve you.

My Approach

Collaborative

I belief that to be “covered” means to be shielded and protected, while to have “hope” is to have confidence that positive outcomes are ahead. This philosophy motivates me to encourage and support you by providing a calm, safe judgment free environment.

The Mission

My mission is to inspire you to discover your truth and take bold, courageous steps toward alignment. Alignment is a practice, not a destination. I believe every person carries a core truth—unique values, desires, and gifts that, when recognized and honored, create a life of profound clarity and purpose.

  • Individual Therapy

    Adults ages 18yrs and up

    Older Adults 65yrs and up

  • 10+ Years of Experience Working With

    Anxiety

    Depression

    Relationship Issues

    PTSD

  • Modalities

    Evidence-Based Techniques

    Problem- Focus Approach

    Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

    Dialectical Behavioral Therapy

    Cognitive Processing Therapy

Specialties

Grief Counseling

Grief is healing on your terms at your own pace. Healing doesn’t mean you forget. It means you remember the memories while living through the pain.

Christian Counseling

Fusing faith and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to challenge negative thoughts with the truth of God’s word. Helping clients to be transformed by the renewal of your mind- Romans 12:2.

Boundary Setting

Taking back your time, control, self respect and energy. How much longer are you willing to remain uncomfortable for others temporal comforts?

Every decision we make is shaped by a clear sense of purpose.

FAQ

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FAQ *

  • We'll start with a free 15 minutes consultation to determine your needs and if we’re the right fit.

  • Individual session rates are $150. I am currently not accepting in-network insurance at this time. As an out of network/private pay clinician, my objective is to make the process as smooth as possible. Once your out-of-network deductible is met, most plans reimburse between 50% and 70% of the session cost. By utilizing your HSA or FSA, you can also take advantage of an additional 30% in tax savings.

  • No, I only work with individuals 18yrs old and up.

  • Unfortunately, I do not. I only offer virtual sessions.

Insurance Reimbursement

Out-of-Network, No Worries.

Learn more

I have partnered with Mentaya to help my clients use their out-of-network benefits to save money on therapy. Use this tool to see if you qualify for reimbursement for my services.