Diane Kohm, LMFT

Diane Kohm is a master's-level Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in Missouri with 30 years of clinical experience. She works with individuals, couples, and families to help them navigate life transitions, relationship challenges, and emotional struggles, combining deep respect for each person's strengths with practical strategies for change.

She believes meaningful change often begins inside the individual but becomes visible in the way people relate to others - to partners, family of origin, colleagues, and to their own thoughts and feelings. Diane helps clients identify and release beliefs that no longer serve them, build on existing resources, and translate inner shifts into healthier, more satisfying relationships and daily functioning.

Her practice addresses a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family problems, trauma and abuse, self-esteem and self-love, sleep difficulties, career and workplace issues, ADHD, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes. She also works with issues such as codependency, communication problems, forgiveness, life purpose, midlife transition, veterans and armed forces issues, and women's concerns.

Diane draws from a blend of clinical approaches - including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, and the Gottman Method - tailoring interventions to each client’s goals and preferences. She accepts international clients and offers flexible session formats to fit varied needs. Diane approaches therapy as a collaborative process focused on practical, meaningful results.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Relationship and Life Work

Diane integrates several evidence-informed approaches into her online practice to meet a range of needs. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients clarify personal values and develop psychological flexibility - it is useful for anxiety, stress, and life transitions by teaching practical ways to accept difficult feelings while committing to meaningful action. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns - it is effective for depression, anxiety, sleep problems, and many day-to-day struggles by providing concrete skills for coping and problem solving. The Gottman Method is geared toward couples and concentrates on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional connection through structured interventions that address conflict and increase positive interactions.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Diane works collaboratively with each person or couple to explore which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adapts techniques over time as progress unfolds.

Online therapy with Diane is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide greater flexibility and access. These options allow clients to connect from different locations and schedules, making it easier to maintain consistent treatment while balancing work, family, and other responsibilities.