Diane Paseos, LICSW, LCSW

Diane Paseos is a licensed social worker who helps adults facing anxiety, depression, grief, and major life changes. She uses straightforward talk, practical tools, and steady support to help people cope with stress, sleep problems, low self-esteem, career shifts, and mood concerns like bipolar disorder.

She brings 25 years of clinical experience and holds an MA LICSW and a Virginia LCSW. Diane focuses on what matters day to day. Sessions are aimed at clear goals and usable strategies rather than long explanations.

Her style is warm and collaborative. Diane listens first, then helps people spot patterns that keep problems going. She teaches simple skills to manage difficult moments and to build on existing strengths.

Diane uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as one of her main approaches, along with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and mindfulness-based techniques. She adapts methods to fit each person’s needs and pace instead of following a one-size-fits-all plan.

People who reach out can expect practical plans for coping, clearer problem-solving, and short exercises to try between sessions. Diane also supports those dealing with caregiver strain, chronic illness and pain, end-of-life concerns, isolation, and issues common to young adults and women.

Sessions are offered from Massachusetts in English, and she conducts work by video, phone, live chat, and text messaging to fit different schedules and preferences.

Evidence-based approaches adapted for online care

CBT, or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and replacing them with more constructive choices; it is often used for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and mood regulation. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and it supports taking values-based actions even when life feels hard. Client-centered work centers the person in the room - the therapist listens closely, reflects what matters, and helps shape goals based on each person's priorities.

Finding the right approach is part of therapy. Diane works together with each person to decide which methods fit best for their goals, pace, and daily life. That collaborative process can mix techniques from CBT, ACT, and client-centered listening so the plan feels practical and personalized.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make care more flexible. Video is helpful when visual cues and a longer conversation are useful. Phone sessions can be a good option when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text messaging allow brief check-ins, quick skill practice, or ongoing support between longer sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, caregiving, or busy days.