Welcome! My name is Diana and I am an Ohio State University graduate with a Master's Degree in Social Work. I am licensed in Ohio (LISW-S) and Florida (LCSW). My clinical background began in medical social work, where I provided counseling to patients experiencing anxiety and depression brought on by medical illness. In 2020, I expanded my work to support adults with life event changes, stress, motivation, self-esteem, relationship concerns, family stressors, and career pressures. My counseling style is warm and relational. I operate from a client-centered therapy perspective. I am committed to building a trusting relationship through listening, honesty, and empathy. I look forward to supporting you and helping you take the first steps to feeling better.
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
In our initial session, my focus is to create an open space where you feel safe and heard. I encourage you to share your story at your own pace. From there, we will work together to identify any barriers and develop treatment goals.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
Meeting each person where they are currently at is paramount to building a solid therapeutic relationship. Change doesn't happen overnight. Patience is elemental. No one is perfect. Let's work together to figure out how to define good mental health and wellness.
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
I am most familiar helping clients navigate life transitions, medical illness, stress, and anxiety. I am best positioned to serve clients who are interested in health and wellness, and open to finding their own personal strengths to overcome difficult situations.
Person-centered (Rogerian)
Person-centered therapy, also called client-centered therapy, allows space to share your story and process emotions. This approach focuses on the client's perspectives, allowing room for self-discovery and decision making.
Strength-Based
Your own strengths can be identified and used to problem solve and find solutions to challenging circumstances. A strengths based approach empowers clients to recognize and utilize their own inner resources to set manageable steps to overcome life's obstacles.
Solution Focused Brief Treatment
This collaborative approach is centered in the present and aimed on finding resolutions. We will work together to recognize examples of your resilience. From there, we can establish what changes need to be made and when goals can be achieved.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
In order for meaningful change to occur, we need to consider how our thoughts and feelings affect actions and behaviors. CBT allows us to explore any negative patterns, reframe thinking, and create healthier coping skills to better manage life events.
Acceptance and commitment (ACT)
Incorporating mindfulness and practicing acceptance can help us develop a deeper connection to ourselves, work through difficult situations, and manage feelings of stress and anxiety. ACT encourages emotional flexibility and personal growth.