Diana Hartwig, LISW

Diana Hartwig is an Ohio-based licensed independent social worker (LISW) who helps people facing worry, loss, and big life changes. She speaks in a direct, down-to-earth way so parents and individuals can understand what to expect in sessions. Diana focuses on practical steps people can use between meetings to feel steadier day to day.

Diana earned a Master of Social Work and has about six years of clinical experience. She has helped people with anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, relationship strain, addiction concerns, anger, ADHD, and coping with illness or aging. Her background includes grief and loss work as a key area of focus.

Her sessions are client-centered and strengths-based. That means she listens first, then works with each person to build on what already helps them. She blends techniques so people get a plan that fits their life and goals.

Diana commonly uses cognitive behavioral ideas to identify unhelpful thinking and test new behaviors. She also uses mindfulness to teach grounding skills and motivational interviewing to support readiness for change. Narrative and solution-focused tools help people reframe their stories and set small, doable goals.

Sessions emphasize clear communication and practical homework. Diana offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs. She encourages a collaborative pace so people can move forward with confidence.

Therapeutic approaches and online care that fit your life

Client-centered therapy is about listening and following the person's lead. It focuses on understanding a person's values and strengths, then shaping sessions around what matters most to them. Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, helps people notice thinking patterns that keep problems going and try small behavior changes to see what helps. Mindfulness therapy teaches simple attention and grounding skills to reduce reactivity and build steadiness during stress.

Finding the right approach is a team effort. Diana works with each person to decide which methods feel most useful, and she adjusts plans based on goals and everyday demands. She prioritizes clear, practical steps so therapy feels relevant and doable.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to meet. Video calls allow face-to-face talk when you want more connection. Phone sessions can be a good option when bandwidth is limited or when it fits a quick check-in. Live chat and text-based messaging let people share updates or try short exercises between sessions. These options make it easier to keep momentum while juggling work, caregiving, or other responsibilities.