Dianne Mishra, LMSW

Dianne Mishra is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) practicing in Michigan with 23 years of experience supporting individuals, children, teens, and families. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Anthropology from the University of Michigan and a Master of Social Work in Clinical Social Work from Florida State University, and she brings that academic foundation to a wide range of client concerns.

Her work focuses on parenting, self esteem, career transitions, coping with life changes, relationship and family dynamics, grief, and coaching. She also has experience with adoption and foster care matters, blended family issues, fertility and pregnancy concerns, postpartum depression, young adult challenges, workplace difficulties, and coping after natural or human-caused disasters. Dianne adapts her support to each person or family, recognizing that goals and circumstances vary widely.

Using a strength-based, solution-focused orientation, Dianne aims to highlight existing strengths while helping clients set practical goals and develop steps toward change. She integrates approaches such as Attachment-Based Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy when appropriate, tailoring techniques to the needs and preferences of each client. Her practice centers on collaboration, encouragement, and practical strategies to improve day-to-day functioning and relationships.

Dianne is available to work with adults and families who are ready to address parenting challenges, life transitions, relationship concerns, grief, or questions about life purpose. As a Licensed Master Social Worker in Michigan, she combines clinical training and years of experience to support clients through meaningful change.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Dianne commonly draws on Attachment-Based Therapy to explore how early and current relationship patterns shape emotional responses and connection. This approach can help clients improve communication, build trust, and strengthen close relationships by identifying attachment styles and practical ways to respond differently.

She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and to develop concrete skills for managing mood, anxiety, and stress. CBT is useful for addressing negative thinking, building coping strategies, and creating measurable steps toward change.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Dianne works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts techniques over time so that therapy remains focused, practical, and aligned with what the client hopes to achieve.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility by allowing sessions by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to schedule care around work, family, and other responsibilities, and they let clients continue support from wherever they are while maintaining a consistent therapeutic relationship with a licensed professional.