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Diane Spear, LCSW-R - Counselor/Therapist, Marriage/Couples Counselor, Social Worker, Speaker/Presenter, YourTango Expert Partner - New York, NY
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Diane Spear, LCSW-R (LCSW-R)

Counselor/Therapist

Contact information

Email me

Phone 212-353-0296

Fax: 212-353-0296

Articles

8 Essential Traits Of A Keeper

YourTango conducted a survey of over 100 mental health professionals to learn what it takes for a man to be considered "husband material." According to the results, the top three traits marriage-oriented people look for in a man are: his ability to communicate, honesty and reliability. So, besides ...

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How Wedding Fever Can Ruin Your Relationship

Melissa and Tom (whose names have been changed to protect their privacy) argued as they drove to meet their vocal coach. "Why do you want to sing The Wind Beneath My Wings?" she asked. "It's such a cliché, and I'll never hear the end of it from my dad." "You're not ...

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Communications Technology Vs. Relating

Communication is supposed to be helped by technology, right? We're available 24/7 now, through cell phones, texting, Facebook, Twitter, email, etc. We may be communicating, but are we relating? Is a Facebook friend really a friend? Is the first time you tell the person you're dating that you love them in ...

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"Enlightened" Returns! [EXPERTS]

Laura Dern, Mike White, Diane Ladd, and Luke Wilson are back for another season of HBO's "Enlightened"—and I'm thrilled to have one of my favorite casts of narcissistically-challenged characters return. ...

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10 Date Night Ideas For Exhausted Parents

Did you have an abundance of date night ideas early in your relationship? How about when you were newly married? As parents, what date night ideas do the two of you come up with these days? Do you even have a date ...

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Diane Spear, LCSW-R

Quick Stats

Main Specialty:

Anxiety Issues

Couples/Marital Issues

Life Transitions

Credentials:

LCSW-R

Time in Practice:

10 years +

I practice in:

All areas, please inquire

Additional Expertise:

Marriage/Couples Counselor

Social Worker

Speaker/Presenter

YourTango Expert Partner

I offer my services:

At my office

Telephone

Via Skype

Via a webcam

I am fluent in:

English

Licence information:

Expiration 7/31/15
Number R051475-1

Articles by Diane Spear, LCSW-R
man washing dishes

8 Essential Traits Of A Keeper

What do you look for in a marriageable man?

bridegroom

How Wedding Fever Can Ruin Your Relationship

Seven ways to keep your wedding from overshadowing your marriage.

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Communications Technology Vs. Relating

Communications technology is supposed to bring us closer together. Are we relating more or less?

Inspired

"Enlightened" Returns! [EXPERTS]

The narcissistically-challenged characters on season 2 of HBO's "Enlightened" can teach us plenty!

dad sleeping baby

10 Date Night Ideas For Exhausted Parents

Need ideas for a romantic evening out without the kids? We've got you covered.

Diane Spear, LCSW-R

All Specialties

Anxiety Issues, Couples/Marital Issues, Life Transitions, Parenting, Workplace Issues