Dr Diari Banigo
Hello, and welcome. I am Dr. Diari Banigo, Ph.D, LCSW, a Christian, doctoral‑trained clinician, and adjunct professor. I am dedicated to providing compassionate, evidence‑informed therapy that honors the whole person. My approach emphasizes emotional resilience, meaningful connection, and healing from life’s stressors. I believe therapy is most effective as a collaborative process, and I encourage patients to actively engage in their care with me and with other providers who support their overall wellbeing. Important Notice:
I am a skilled clinician, and I provide clinical supervision to clinicians focused on sharpening their clinical skills.
Dr. Banigo provides psychotherapeutic services. Requests for administrative documentation—such as disability certification, FMLA, or emotional support animal letters—will be referred to another mental health provider. This policy ensures that therapy sessions remain focused on clinical care and your healing process.
First session
In your first intake session, I will welcome you into a friendly, safe, and non‑judgmental space. This appointment is a calm, collaborative conversation designed to help you feel supported from the very beginning. During the intake session, we will walk through the following topics: Introduction — A warm welcome and brief check‑in to help you settle in. Informed Consent — Review of policies, clarification of expectations, and time for your questions. Biopsychosocial Assessment — We will complete this together to understand your past experiences, current supports, stressors, and factors influencing your wellbeing. Exploration of Goals — We will discuss your reasons for seeking therapy, what wellness means to you, and the changes you hope to see. Space for Questions — You can ask about the process, treatment approaches, or anything else you’d like to understand. Gentle Close — We will end with a brief summary of our discussion and agree on next steps so you leave feeling informed, supported, and clear about the direction of your care.
Strengths
My approach blends advanced clinical training, whole‑person wellness, and a warm, grounded therapeutic presence. I bring doctoral‑level expertise to every session, but I deliver care in a way that feels human, calm, and deeply supportive. I leverage the strength approach to explore the emotional, physical, social, and spiritual factors that shape your wellbeing. Here are some of the strengths that I bring to the sessions : A warm, grounded, and non‑judgmental therapeutic presence Openness to exploring Faith and spiritually focused on enhancing overall wellbeing Strong assessment and treatment‑planning skills An integrative wellness perspective that honors whole‑person healing Culturally responsive, ethical, and patient‑centered practice
Ideal clients
Adult patients in need of a safe, supportive and non-judgemental space to share thoughts and learn healthier coping strategies. Adults experiencing psychosocial stressors. Adults experiencing major life transitions and challenges in several domains of life, including acculturation. Veterans, active military and their families.
Location
Virtual sessions
Identifies as
Black / African American
Christian
Woman
Top specialties
Anger Management
Depression
Family Conflict
Other specialties
Anxiety
Coping Skills
Self Esteem
Serves
Adults (18 to 64)
Elders (65 and above)
Licensed in
CaliforniaLicense 100778
MarylandLicense 15059