About Diana
Diana Barkman is a licensed independent social worker with over 20 years of experience in Ohio. She helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, depression, or the aftermath of trauma. She also supports those coping with grief, self-esteem concerns, relationship strain, family challenges, and feelings of guilt or shame.
Her sessions aim to be calm and straightforward. She listens without judgment and invites people to talk through what matters most to them.
How Diana works
Diana focuses on practical steps that fit into daily life instead of long explanations or technical language. She draws on client-centered work to follow each person's lead, and uses cognitive behavioral techniques to spot patterns that make problems worse. Together with a client she looks for small changes that can reduce worry and improve mood.
Appointments are offered in the morning and at lunchtime to suit busy schedules. Sessions can include video calls, phone conversations, live chat, or text-based messaging so people can choose what works best for them. Beginning therapy often feels hard, and she acknowledges that first step.
Diana helps people pace the process, set realistic goals, and practice skills between sessions so progress can carry into everyday life.
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What Diana works with
The areas below are the ones Diana selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
Also listed
- Depression
- Family conflicts
- Guilt and shame
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
Training and background
| Register | LISW |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 20 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Ohio |
Memberships and registers are shown as supplied; they are not licences, and this directory does not verify them.
Online support options
How her approaches work online
Client-centered therapy means the therapist follows the client's lead and focuses on listening closely. This approach helps people feel heard and decide what matters most to work on. Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts and behaviors keep problems going and teaches simple strategies to change them. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related patterns.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't helped in the past. Together they decide whether to lean on client-centered listening, CBT techniques, or a mix of both as sessions progress.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to meet. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation while phone sessions remove the need for video and can fit into a work break. Live chat or text-based messaging works well for quick check-ins or when writing out thoughts feels easier. These options make it simpler to fit therapy into a busy schedule and to keep consistent contact between sessions.
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