Diana Hartwig, LISW

Diana Hartwig is an independently licensed social worker in Ohio who brings more than five years of hands-on experience to her practice. She earned a Master of Social Work from Youngstown State University in 2014 and also holds a bachelor’s degree in counseling. As a Licensed Independent Social Worker - LISW, she blends clinical knowledge with a compassionate, person-focused approach to support people facing a variety of challenges.

Diana has worked with individuals coping with depression, anxiety, adjustment disorders, relationship difficulties, and trauma, and has developed particular expertise in grief and loss. Her counseling style is approachable and client-centered, grounded in respect for each person’s dignity and strengths. She combines cognitive-behavioral techniques, solution-focused strategies, mindfulness practices, and person-centered principles to tailor therapy to each client’s unique needs.

Sessions with Diana emphasize a strengths-based perspective and practical steps toward change. She aims to empower clients through collaborative work, helping them build coping skills, process difficult experiences, and move toward the goals that matter most to them. She welcomes the opportunity to get to know new clients and support them through meaningful change.

Approaches for Online Care and Practical Support

Client-centered therapy centers the individual and their goals, offering a respectful, nonjudgmental space where the therapist follows the client's lead to foster insight and personal growth. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, and is often useful for anxiety, depression, and adjustment concerns. Mindfulness therapy encourages present-focused awareness and tools for calming the mind, which can help with stress, emotional regulation, and coping with difficult memories.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Diana will work collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting strategies over time as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to schedule sessions around work, caregiving, or other commitments and allow consistent access to support from licensed professionals and therapists regardless of travel or mobility constraints.