About Diane
Diane Kohm helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship troubles, low self-esteem, sleep problems, career strain, ADHD, bipolar concerns, trauma and abuse, and difficult life changes. She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with 30 years of experience and practices in Missouri. Diane writes in a direct, practical way and aims to make therapy feel manageable and clear.
Diane focuses on building on what already works in a person's life.
How Diane works
Sessions are collaborative. She asks questions, listens closely, and suggests actions that can be tried between visits. The goal is steady change rather than a quick fix.
Her style blends several approaches to match each person's needs. Techniques come from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, cognitive behavioral ideas, emotionally-focused approaches, the Gottman method for relationships, and client-centered principles. She uses these tools to help people notice patterns, shift unhelpful thoughts, and strengthen relationships.
Diane also addresses family-of-origin issues, codependency, communication problems, forgiveness, midlife questions, life purpose, self-love, women's issues, workplace stress, and veteran and armed forces issues. She explains strategies in plain language and works with people to set realistic goals they can follow at home. Pacing is adapted to each person.
Some focus on problem-solving and skills, while others want more time to process feelings. Diane emphasizes practical steps and clearer communication so changes show up in daily life.
Diane lists 8 ways of working on the entry:
What Diane works with
The areas below are the ones Diane selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
Also listed
- ADHD
- Bipolar disorder
- Career difficulties
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Family conflicts
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Self-love
- Sleeping disorders
- Trauma and abuse
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Training and background
| Register | LMFT |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 30 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Missouri |
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Online support options
Therapeutic approaches and how they work online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting pushed around by them, then chooses actions that match their values; it often helps with anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches concrete skills to change unhelpful patterns; it is useful for anxiety, sleep problems, and mood concerns. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) centers on strengthening emotional bonds and improving communication, which can help with relationship strain and feelings of disconnection.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Diane will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't worked before. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust them as progress is made.
Online therapy offers several practical benefits. Video calls let people use visual cues and practice communication skills in real time. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text-based messaging are useful for quick check-ins, brief coaching, and maintaining progress between longer sessions. These options make it simpler to fit therapy into a busy life and keep momentum between meetings.
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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.
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