Diana Schmitz

Compassionate, skills-focused therapy for real-life change

LCSW Arkansas

Experience: 13 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages: English

About Diana

Diana Schmitz brings over a decade of clinical practice to her work as a licensed clinical social worker. She holds an LCSW and has 13 years of experience, practicing in Arkansas and accepting clients both locally and internationally.

Background and approach

Her approach centers on teaching practical skills for managing stress, anxiety, mood concerns, substance issues, relationship and family challenges, and a wide range of life transitions. She combines client-centered listening with evidence-informed methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy, tailoring interventions to each person’s goals.

Diana emphasizes collaborative goal-setting and offers tools to support coping, communication, and healthier patterns of behavior. Her background includes work with issues related to grief, intimacy, eating and sleeping difficulties, caregiver stress, attachment and adoption concerns, and other complex presentations.

Clients can expect a supportive, goal-oriented process that balances emotional validation with concrete strategies aimed at measurable change. Diana provides multiple remote session formats to accommodate different schedules and preferences while helping clients work toward clearer priorities and improved day-to-day functioning.

Using Evidence-Based Approaches in an Online Setting

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors; it is often used to address anxiety, depression, stress, and many everyday coping challenges by teaching practical skills and behavioral experiments. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) combines skill-building in emotion regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindfulness to help people manage intense emotions and improve relationships. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathic, nonjudgmental listening and supports clients in exploring their own values and solutions while the therapist facilitates growth through acceptance and collaboration.

Determining which approach fits best is part of the therapeutic process. The therapist works collaboratively with each client to review needs, goals, and preferences and then tailors methods accordingly, making adjustments over time based on what is most helpful.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which can make it easier to schedule appointments and maintain continuity during busy or changing routines. These formats allow licensed professionals to deliver skills training, guided exercises, and reflective conversations in ways that fit daily life and individual comfort levels.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Diana address?

Diana works with a broad range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and family problems, grief, self-esteem, eating and sleeping issues, career concerns, bipolar mood management, and coping with life changes.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her style blends client-centered listening with practical, skills-based techniques drawn from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and DBT to help clients set attainable goals and practice new coping strategies.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has 13 years of experience as a licensed clinical social worker and has practiced in multiple states while focusing on building practical skills for clients.

Where is she licensed and based?

She holds the credential LCSW and practices in Arkansas. The license detail on record is AR LCSW 10259-C.

Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?

Yes, she accepts international clients and is available to work with people outside her state of practice.

In what formats are sessions offered?

Sessions are available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different communication preferences.

How are therapy sessions billed?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the steps to begin working with her?

To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsSelf esteem Depression

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoaching

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesFamily problemsFertility issuesForgivenessGuilt and shame Impulsivity Isolation / lonelinessMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disorders Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Gottman MethodMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

13+ years

Licensed

Arkansas

Languages

English