About Dianna Hinshaw

Your Second Act Therapist & Guide

Licensed therapist and life coach passionate about helping women write the next exciting chapter of their lives.
Meet Your Guide

Why I Created Second Act

Second Act grew from a belief I have come to understand both personally and professionally: it is never too late to reconnect with yourself and create a life that fits who you are now.

 

Before becoming a therapist, I spent years working in public service and helping people navigate difficult systems and major life changes. Over time, I became especially drawn to supporting women who had spent much of their lives caring for others, holding everything together, and quietly losing touch with themselves along the way.

 

My own life has included career changes, health challenges, recovery, relationships, motherhood, and the complicated process of figuring out who I am beyond the roles I have filled for other people. Those experiences shape the way I work — not because our stories are the same, but because I understand that change can be messy, deeply personal, and still worth pursuing.

 

Today, I help women move out of survival mode, rebuild self-trust, create healthier boundaries, and begin imagining what they want their next chapter to look like.

 

I believe therapy should feel compassionate, honest, practical, and human. You do not have to become someone new. Sometimes your Second Act begins by finally coming home to yourself.

Dianna Hinshaw
LPC · Second Act Counseling & Coaching
Professional Background

Credentials & Approach

Licensed Therapist
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Oklahoma with specialized training in trauma, codependency, and life transitions.
Life Coach
Certified life coach helping individuals design their next chapter with clarity, confidence, and purpose.
Insurance Accepted
Accepting Aetna, BCBS Oklahoma, Cigna, Health Choice, Medicare, and United Health Care. Self-pay always welcome.
How I Work

My Approach to Coaching & Therapy

I believe in a personalized approach that tailors to your unique needs and goals. Through a blend of therapy and coaching, I’ll guide you on a journey of self-discovery.
(01)
Trauma-Informed Therapy
Safety, choice, and pacing as the foundations of every session.
(02)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Naming the thoughts that no longer serve the woman you’re becoming.
(03)
Acceptance & Commitment Therapy
Living by values, not by fear or inherited expectation.
(04)
Motivational Interviewing
Finding the quiet motivation already alive inside you.
(05)
Mindfulness & Somatic Practices
Letting the body speak what words have not yet found.
(06)
Harm Reduction
A compassionate, non-judgmental framework that meets you where you are.
Together we explore the patterns keeping you stuck while building practical tools to help you create lasting change. You deserve both compassion and honest support..
Beyond the Professional

Life Beyond the Office

When I’m not supporting my clients, you can find me spending time with my family or exploring the beautiful state of Oklahoma. Life is a journey filled with both challenges and incredible moments, and I believe in embracing it all.

Let's Connect

I understand that starting a new chapter can feel daunting. But you don’t have to do it alone.