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Diana Farinho

Empowering practical change with strengths and skill building

LICSW Rhode Island

Experience
10 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Grief, Self esteem
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English
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About Diana

Diana Farinho is a licensed clinical social worker who draws on a decade of experience to help people navigate stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, and depressive symptoms.

Background and approach

She centers her work on the belief that each person is the expert on their own life story and that building on existing strengths can lead to meaningful change. Diana emphasizes motivation, confidence, and practical coping skills so clients can move toward a more satisfying and resilient life.

Her approach balances structured techniques with empathic support, encouraging courageous first steps and steady progress. Diana aims to empower clients to clarify goals, explore patterns that maintain distress, and practice manageable strategies for daily life.

She welcomes people who are ready to take action and offers steady guidance as they work toward greater wellbeing in areas such as relationships, career concerns, and managing intense emotions.

Integrating practical therapies for online care



Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify unhelpful thoughts and habits and replaces them with more effective strategies; it can be useful for addressing anxiety, depression, and stress by focusing on skills and small behavior changes. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental relationship in which the therapist listens deeply and supports the person's own goals; this approach helps people build confidence and access their strengths. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) concentrates on understanding and reshaping emotional responses and can be particularly helpful for people working through relational or attachment-related difficulties.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Diana works with clients to explore which methods feel most helpful given their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adjusts the plan as progress unfolds so therapy remains practical and relevant.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility and access. These formats allow people to fit therapy into busy schedules, maintain continuity when life changes, and use different communication styles depending on comfort and goals.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Diana commonly address?
Diana works with stress, anxiety, grief, self-esteem challenges, depression, coping with life changes, LGBT matters, relationships, family issues, trauma and abuse, anger, and career concerns.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her work combines client-centered listening with evidence-informed methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness, emotionally-focused techniques, and motivational interviewing to tailor care to each person.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 10 years of professional experience supporting clients through a range of emotional and life challenges.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds an MA and is licensed as an LICSW in Rhode Island with licence details MA LICSW LICSW128557 and RI LICSW ISW04133.
Does she work in languages other than English or accept international clients?
Sessions are offered in English only and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
She provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences.
How are fees and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyGriefSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseAnger managementCareer difficulties

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

10+ years

Licensed

Massachusetts, Rhode Island

Languages

English