Diana Barkman, LISW

Diana Barkman is a licensed social worker in Ohio with more than 20 years of professional experience guiding people through stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, depression, and relationship and family concerns. She holds the LISW credential - Licensed Independent Social Worker - and draws on long-term clinical experience to help clients navigate difficult emotions like guilt and shame while rebuilding self-esteem and coping skills.

She approaches each person with warmth and openness, creating an environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. Diana uses practical tools and compassionate listening to help clients explore their priorities, process loss and trauma, and develop concrete strategies for managing stress and improving mood.

Recognizing that beginning therapy takes courage, she affirms clients for taking that first step and partners with them to set realistic goals. Diana is currently available for appointments in the mornings and at lunchtime, and she works collaboratively with each client to match therapeutic methods to their needs and preferences.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a respectful, nonjudgmental space where clients are heard and supported as they explore their thoughts and feelings. This approach helps people build self-awareness, strengthen self-esteem, and work through relationship or family concerns by following the client’s pace and priorities.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps clients identify unhelpful thinking patterns and learn practical skills to change behaviors and emotional responses. CBT is often used to address stress, anxiety, and depressive symptoms through goal-oriented techniques and problem-solving strategies.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Diana works with clients to understand their needs, goals, and preferences, and together they determine which methods are most likely to help. This partnership allows adjustments over time as progress is made.

Online therapy with Diana is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and maintain continuity of care without traveling to an office.