Diane Paseos, LICSW, LCSW

Diane Paseos is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) and LCSW who brings 25 years of experience supporting adults facing anxiety, depression, grief, caregiver stress, chronic health concerns, and major life transitions. She earned a Master of Social Work from Fordham University and draws on evidence-based methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and mindfulness to address symptoms and build practical coping skills. LICSW and LCSW indicate professional licensure as a clinical social worker.

Diane’s style is warm, practical, and collaborative. She aims to establish a respectful, nonjudgmental space where obstacles can be identified, strengths can be reinforced, and change can be pursued in ways that reflect each person’s goals and life circumstances. Sessions are tailored to the individual, with attention to problems like sleep difficulties, self-esteem, compassion fatigue, career concerns, mood disorders, and bereavement, as well as issues related to aging, caregiving, chronic illness, and end-of-life support.

By combining structured therapeutic techniques with empathic listening, she helps clients develop clear strategies for managing stress and emotion while honoring their values and priorities. Her approach emphasizes collaboration, practical tools, and steady support as clients work toward meaningful, lasting change.

Approaches for Online Therapy and Practical Support

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify personal values and take committed steps toward a meaningful life even when difficult thoughts or feelings are present. It can be useful for managing anxiety, depression, and the stress of life transitions by focusing on what matters most to the individual.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers structured tools to identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. CBT is often applied to anxiety, mood concerns, sleep problems, and coping with chronic health issues by teaching practical strategies to change responses to challenging situations.

Mindfulness Therapy encourages present-moment awareness and gentle acceptance of experience, supporting improved emotional regulation, reduced rumination, and greater ease with daily stressors. It pairs well with other approaches to strengthen stress management and resilience.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Diane works collaboratively with each person to explore which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting techniques over time to promote progress.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, maintain continuity of care during life changes, and access licensed professionals from home or elsewhere, while allowing therapists to tailor formats to the client’s communication style and needs.