About Diana
Diana Santiago-Romero is a Florida-licensed marriage and family therapist with 20 years of professional experience. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, and relationship or family concerns. She also supports those dealing with trauma, grief, intimacy issues, eating and sleeping problems, and life changes such as career transitions or a bipolar diagnosis.
Diana sees individuals who are navigating LGBT concerns, gender dysphoria, or challenges related to HIV/AIDS. She also works with first responders, people who are deaf or hard of hearing, and those facing hoarding or end-of-life care questions.
How Diana works
She approaches parenting and anger concerns in practical ways that aim to reduce daily strain. Her style centers on listening and building on each person’s strengths. She treats clients as the experts on their own lives and helps them find realistic steps forward.
Sessions are direct and focused, with an emphasis on skills people can use between appointments. Over two decades of practice mean Diana has helped people through many different kinds of struggles. She encourages small changes that add up over time.
She also talks openly about the courage it takes to begin therapy and supports clients through that first step. Sessions are offered in English and are provided in several online formats. Diana is licensed as an LMFT in Florida and offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs.
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.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
Also listed
- ADHD
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Eating disorders
- Family conflicts
- First responder issues
- Gender dysphoria
- Grief
- Hearing impaired
- HIV / AIDS
- Hoarding
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Intimacy-related issues
- LGBT
- Parenting issues
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Self esteem
- Sleeping disorders
- Trauma and abuse
Training and background
| Register | LMFT |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 20 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Florida |
Memberships and registers are shown as supplied; they are not licences, and this directory does not verify them.
Online support options
Approaches that translate well to online care
Many evidence-based techniques focus on skills and patterns that are easy to practice in everyday life. One common approach emphasizes identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them against real evidence to reduce anxiety and low mood. This method teaches clear steps people can use between sessions to feel more in control.Another useful strand concentrates on coping skills and relapse prevention for addictions and strong urges. It breaks problems into manageable parts and builds concrete strategies for handling triggers, cravings, or intense emotions. This approach often pairs well with goal setting for career, sleep, or parenting challenges.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before. Together they choose or adapt techniques so they fit the client’s life and make steady progress toward concrete aims.
Online therapy offers real practical benefits. Video calls allow face-to-face conversations for deeper connection while fitting therapy into a busy day. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can be easier when being on camera is difficult. Live chat and text-based messaging make it simple to check in between appointments or have shorter touchpoints when schedules are tight.
Start online instead of waiting
Our partner service asks a few questions about what you are looking for and matches you with a therapist for sessions from home.
Explore online therapy optionsWe will earn a commission if you sign up through our link, at no cost to you.
Common questions
What concerns does Diana help with?
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
How much clinical experience does she have?
What credentials and location are listed?
What languages are supported and can international clients join?
Which session formats are offered?
How does cost and billing work?
What are the steps to begin working together?
A practical next step
Write down two things you would want to be different in six months. That is the most useful thing to bring to a first session, whoever it is with. If you would rather start now than keep reading, online sessions are the quickest route.
We will earn a commission if you sign up through our link, at no cost to you. Entries are not assessed or endorsed by this directory.
Other entries for stress, anxiety
Supportive LCSW helping people build strength and clarity
Practical, trauma-aware therapy for everyday life
Practical, relational therapy for life transitions