I am licensed in Wisconsin with 19 years of professional work experience. I provide specialized trauma therapy to survivors of sexual abuse and assault, and have experience in helping clients with depression, anxiety, emotion regulation, coping and relaxation skills, self esteem, and relationships with others. I focus on client strengths and skill building and work to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process. I am also an EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing) and Brainspotting practitioner.
Additional areas of focus: Caregiver issues and stress, Communication problems, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Dissociation, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Guilt and shame, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Mood disorders, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy and childbirth, Self-harm, Self-love, Sexual assault and abuse, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Somatic Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
WI LCSW 7326-123
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Diana is easy to connect with, listens very well, and provides helpful resources and input.
Written on Jan 02, 2024 after therapy with Diana for 1 month on issues concerning grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, and career difficulties