Diane Dean

Epiphany! Counseling and Wellness Center is owned and operated by Diane Dean. Diane is a professional registered nurse, licensed professional counselor, & professionally trained coach. She is certified by the American Nurse’s Credentialing Center in adult psychiatric nursing, and has worked in various health care and educational settings for the past 20+ years. Diane graduated with high honors from Duquesne University & Indiana University of PA.  Diane has specialized training in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Archetypal Readings, Reiki, and Small Business & Life Coaching. Her areas of interest include group coaching, group therapy, energy psychology, substance use, mindfulness, and gender roles. Ms. Dean treats adults, adolescents and school-age children with mood, personality, relational, and/or substance disorders, and supports those looking for balance in their lives.

Ms. Diane Dean has dedicated her efforts to both clinical work and education. She began her career as a staff nurse and psychiatric nurse educator at St. Francis Medical Center, has developed and refined various intensive outpatient programs for adolescents and adults, and has worked extensively with clients with eating disorders and addictions.  Ms. Diane Dean has taught at many colleges and universities, including the University of Pittsburgh, La Roche College and the Community College of Allegheny County.

Awards

Ms. Dean has been the recipient of numerous academic and professional awards, including the U.S. National Merit Leadership Award, and she has been named in Who’s Who in American Colleges and Universities. In 2011, Diane was awarded the Make Mine a Million $ Business award from Count Me In, the leading national not-for-profit provider of resources, business education, and community support for women entrepreneurs seeking to grow micro businesses to million dollar enterprises.

Ms. Dean speaks and writes on various conventional and non-conventional health topics. Her work has been published in the Allegheny Medical Society’s Bulletin, Nursing Spectrum, and on Livestrong.com.  She has guided and coordinated medical, nursing, and counseling student experiences for the duration of her career.

Ms. Dean has training and interest in non-conventional treatments such as therapeutic touch, Reiki, and acupressure. In the late 1990s, she spent several years working alongside Dr. Lewis Mehl-Madrona, author of Coyote Medicine, at the UPMC Shadyside Center for Complementary Medicine. She has also completed her intensive training with Caroline Myss, author of bestsellers The Creation of Health and Sacred Contracts.

Ms. Dean Dean is a life-long resident of Pittsburgh and has two adult children.  In her spare time she enjoys reading, writing, photography and traveling.