Diondra Brown
Hi, I’m Diondra, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker specializing in young children, parents, and families. I’ve spent my career helping children and families better understand emotions, behavior, relationships, and development—from providing therapy to young children and their caregivers to developing and leading a therapeutic preschool. My work is grounded in early childhood development, with a particular focus on strengthening parent-child relationships, supporting healthy bonding and attachment, and helping parents and caregivers understand the needs behind their child’s behavior. I also support new and expecting parents as they adjust to parenthood, navigate changing family dynamics, and build confidence in their relationship with their child. My approach is warm, practical, and collaborative, combining my clinical background with years of experience in child development and creating resources designed to support children and families.
First session
Our first session is an opportunity for us to get to know one another and begin creating a space where you and your family feel comfortable, supported, and understood. We’ll talk about what brought you to therapy, what has been going well, where you may be feeling challenged, and what you hope to gain from our time together. When working with children and families, I’ll want to learn about your child as a whole—their personality, strengths, relationships, development, and the family and experiences that surround them—not simply the concern that brought you in. For new and expecting parents, we can explore your experience of parenthood, your relationship with your baby or child, and the areas where you would most like support. Most importantly, you don’t need to arrive with everything figured out. By the end of our first session, my goal is for you to feel heard, have a clearer sense of how we can work together, and feel hopeful about the next steps for you and your family.
Strengths
I bring warmth, empathy, curiosity, and a genuine appreciation for the unique experiences and dynamics of every family. As a Black woman, I value culturally responsive care and recognize the important ways that culture, identity, family values, and lived experiences can shape how we parent, connect, communicate, and seek support. My approach is informed by my training and experience in early childhood mental health, child development, trauma, and family-centered care. I have experience supporting new mothers, infants, and young families during the transition to parenthood, with a focus on early relationships, parent-infant bonding, and healthy social-emotional development. I am also trained in Child-Adult Relationship Enhancement (CARE), which focuses on strengthening relationships and positive interactions between children and caregivers, as well as Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT). Throughout my clinical work, I’ve supported children and families experiencing a range of emotional and behavioral challenges, with an emphasis on helping caregivers understand the needs behind their child’s behavior and strengthening the parent-child relationship. I also bring a unique perspective from my work in children’s media and education, where I’ve translated child-development research into content and resources that support skills such as emotional regulation, problem-solving, and executive functioning. Together, these experiences allow me to bring both a clinical and developmental lens to our work while creating a space that is warm, practical, collaborative, culturally responsive, and tailored to you.
Ideal clients
I especially enjoy working with young children, parents, and families navigating emotional, behavioral, developmental, and family challenges. I work directly with young children who may be experiencing big emotions, anxiety, behavioral concerns, difficulty adjusting to change, challenging or traumatic experiences, or struggles with expressing and regulating their feelings. With young children, I incorporate developmentally appropriate approaches, including play and caregiver involvement, to help them feel comfortable, understood, and supported. I also enjoy supporting new and expecting parents adjusting to parenthood, parents looking to strengthen bonding and connection with their baby or young child, and caregivers who want to better understand what their child may be communicating through their emotions and behavior. My ideal clients are children and families who are open to working together to build stronger relationships, develop new skills, and create a more connected and supportive family environment. Whether your goal is to help your child navigate a difficult season, better understand their needs, strengthen your parent-child relationship, or feel more confident in your own parenting, I’m here to support both you and your child.
Treatment methods
Attachment-based
I use an attachment-based approach to help children and caregivers strengthen their connection, build trust, and better understand one another’s emotional needs. Together, we explore patterns of communication and behavior while developing practical ways for caregivers to respond with greater confidence and connection. With infants and young children, this often includes supporting healthy bonding and helping caregivers understand the needs their child may be communicating through their behavior.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help children and parents understand the connection between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Using developmentally appropriate strategies, we work together to identify unhelpful patterns, build coping and problem-solving skills, and develop healthier ways of responding to challenging emotions and situations.
Child-Parent Psychotherapy
I use Child-Parent Psychotherapy (CPP) principles to strengthen the relationship between young children and their caregivers, particularly when families are navigating stress, trauma, or difficult transitions. Through developmentally appropriate play, reflection, and caregiver-child interaction, we work to help children feel safe and understood while supporting caregivers in responding to their child’s emotional and developmental needs.
Person-centered (Rogerian)
I use a Person-Centered approach to create a warm, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where children and families feel heard, understood, and valued. I meet each family where they are, building on their unique strengths and experiences while working collaboratively toward the goals that matter most to them.
Culturally Sensitive Therapy
I use a culturally responsive approach that recognizes how culture, identity, family values, and lived experiences can shape a child’s development and a family’s relationships. I take time to understand what is important to your family and incorporate those experiences into our work so that therapy feels respectful, relevant, and authentic to you.
Location
Virtual sessions