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Diana Soto

Compassionate therapy grounded in practical skills

LCSW Florida

Experience
17 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Anger, Career
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English
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About Diana

Diana Soto is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 17 years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, anger, and relationship or family concerns.

Background and approach

She draws on a range of approaches to support clients facing trauma and abuse, parenting or intimacy-related challenges, career and life transitions, and issues like low self-esteem, body image, postpartum depression, and isolation. Her background includes work with mood disorders, caregiver stress, domestic violence, and other complex emotional difficulties.

In sessions she emphasizes collaboration and respect, inviting clients to explore their strengths while learning practical skills to cope with distress and regain a sense of balance. Diana integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside client-centered and mindfulness-informed strategies, and she may use motivational interviewing and solution-focused techniques to help clients set realistic goals and build momentum toward change.

She works with each person to tailor goals and interventions to their situation and values. Based in Florida and offering services in English, Diana accepts international clients and brings a compassionate, nonjudgmental presence to the therapeutic process.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care



Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying patterns of unhelpful thinking and testing new behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety and depression; it often involves practical exercises and skills that translate well to remote sessions. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, empathetic relationship where the therapist follows the client's lead and supports self-directed growth, which can be conveyed through attentive listening and reflective responses in video or phone conversations. Mindfulness Therapy teaches techniques to increase present-moment awareness and emotional regulation, offering simple practices clients can use between online appointments to manage stress and improve focus.

Finding the right blend of approaches is part of the therapeutic process, and the therapist will work collaboratively with clients to determine which methods best match their goals, needs, and preferences. Conversations in early sessions help shape a plan that may combine skill-building, exploration, and practical supports tailored to each person's situation.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to fit care into busy schedules or to continue work with a licensed professional from a distance. These formats support consistent access to treatment, allow for varied modes of communication, and can make it simpler to practice tools and strategies between sessions.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Diana commonly support?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, parenting concerns, self-esteem, and related topics such as body image and postpartum depression.
What is her therapeutic style and approach?
Her style is collaborative and nonjudgmental, combining client-centered care with practical techniques such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused strategies to help clients reach their goals.
How much experience does she have?
She brings 17 years of clinical experience working with a range of emotional and interpersonal difficulties, including mood disorders, trauma, and caregiver stress.
Where is she licensed and located?
She is licensed as an LCSW in Florida with license number FL LCSW SW17727 and provides services from that state.
Can sessions be conducted in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English, and she is also available to accept international clients who communicate in that language.
What session formats are available?
Therapy can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different preferences and needs.
How are costs and payments handled?
Fees vary with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a brief matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAnger managementCareer difficultiesDepressionCoping with life changes

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesSelf esteem

Additional focus areas

Body imageCaregiver issues and stressControl issuesDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingIsolation / lonelinessMood disordersMulticultural concernsPostpartum depressionSelf-harmSelf-loveWomen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

17+ years

Licensed

Florida

Languages

English