Diana Farinho, LICSW

Diana Farinho is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) based in Rhode Island with 10 years of professional experience. She works with adults facing a range of challenges, including stress and anxiety, grief and loss, depression, low self-esteem, motivation and confidence concerns, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, anger, career transitions, and matters affecting LGBT clients. Diana draws on a strengths-based perspective, viewing each person as the expert of their own story and building on existing resources to address the problems that feel most pressing.

Her approach emphasizes support and empowerment, helping clients take the courageous first steps toward greater fulfillment and well-being. Diana partners collaboratively with individuals to identify meaningful goals, develop practical coping strategies, and foster resilience through life changes. For those ready to begin therapy, she offers steady guidance and encouragement while centering the client’s voice throughout the therapeutic process.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Support and Growth

Diana Farinho uses client-centered therapy to create a collaborative space where clients' perspectives guide the work. This approach emphasizes listening, empathy, and building on each person’s strengths to address life transitions, relationship concerns, and emotional challenges.

She also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify and shift unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors. CBT is practical and skills-focused, and it is often useful for anxiety, depression, stress management, and improving daily functioning.

Mindfulness therapy is incorporated to increase present-moment awareness and support emotion regulation. Simple mindfulness practices can assist clients who are coping with stress, persistent worry, or difficulties returning to balance after upsetting events.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Diana works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. She tailors interventions as the work evolves so clients feel supported and understood.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility for busy lives. Clients can meet by video call or phone, or engage through live chat and text-based messaging, making it easier to fit sessions into varied schedules and to maintain continuity of care across different circumstances.