Diane R. Gehart, PhD
A best-selling author, award-winning educator, and TEDx speaker, Dr. Diane Gehart has trained thousands of licensed mental health professionals over the past 30 years, translating complex clinical theories into easily understood principles and practices.
She is the Founder of the Therapy that Works Institute, pioneering a Unifying Framework for Psychotherapy, and is Professor Emerita at California State University, Northridge.
She's written 14 books, including:
- Mastering Competencies in Family Therapy
- Theory and Treatment Planning in Counseling and Psychotherapy
- Mindfulness and Acceptance in Couple and Family Therapy, and
- Mindfulness for Chocolate Lovers: A Lighthearted Way to Stress Less and Savor More Each Day
She maintains a private practice in Agoura Hills, California, and is a licensed mental health provider in Hawai’i, Texas, and Oregon.
Want to learn more?
Watch her TEDx Talk: Mental Health Unmasked
Follow her channel on YouTube.
Check her latest publications.
Continuing Education
On the membership site, you will find numerous opportunities for continuing education, which will be specifically identified.
Continuing education hours are available through both the NBCC (National Board for Certified Counselors) and CAMFT (California Association for Marriage and Family Therapists).
NBCC Continuing Education
Diane R. Gehart has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7125. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Diane R. Gehart is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.
CAMFT Continuing Education
Therapy that Works Institute (Provider #1000141) is approved by the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists to sponsor continuing education for LMFTs, LCSWs, LPCCs and LEPs.
Therapy that Works Institute maintains responsibility for this program/course and its content.
Certificate Availability
Course CE certificates will be awarded upon completion of all course modules and the evaluation form. CE certificates will be available through the portal after registration for 5 years.
