- Client-centered focus
- Practical CBT tools
- Mindfulness skills
About Diana
Diana Johnson is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) based in New York. She brings 20 years of clinical experience to sessions and focuses on everyday struggles like stress, anxiety, and relationship strain. Parents reading on a phone will find her direct and straightforward approach easy to follow.
Diana builds a calm, nonjudgmental space where people can talk through their feelings. She uses clear, goal-oriented work to help people manage panic, social anxiety, and work-related stress. She also supports those coping with trauma, depression, and major life changes.
Her clinical style draws on Client-Centered Therapy to prioritize the person's perspective. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot unhelpful thoughts and try practical behavior changes. Elements of Emotionally-Focused Therapy and mindfulness are added when helpful to deepen emotional understanding and reduce reactivity.
Diana often helps people facing family problems, divorce or separation, and issues tied to domestic violence. She also addresses life purpose, forgiveness, and building self-love as part of broader recovery and growth work.
Conversations are collaborative and paced to the individual's needs. She encourages small, achievable steps and has two decades of experience shaping plans that fit real life. Before booking, people should confirm current session options and scheduling details.
Therapeutic approaches and online care
Diana commonly blends Client-Centered Therapy with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening closely and valuing the person's perspective so they feel heard and understood. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at patterns of thought and behavior and uses straightforward exercises to shift unhelpful reactions, which can be useful for panic and anxiety.Mindfulness techniques are also part of her work. These involve simple attention practices that help reduce reactivity and increase present-moment awareness. Together these approaches aim to make symptoms easier to manage and choices clearer.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked before. From there she and the client decide which methods to emphasize and adjust over time so the work fits everyday life.
Please confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not listed here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also help people continue care during life transitions while the therapist and client work together on practical steps and symptom management.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this therapist commonly address?
She helps people manage stress, anxiety, panic, and relationship strain. Other focuses include trauma, depression, workplace issues, and family problems.
How would you describe the therapeutic style?
Work is collaborative and down-to-earth. Sessions combine client-centered listening with practical strategies from CBT and mindfulness.
How much clinical experience informs the work?
The therapist has 20 years of professional experience supporting people through anxiety, trauma, and life transitions.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds an LMHC credential and practices in New York.
Are sessions offered in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can I work with this therapist from another country?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are needed to begin working together?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.