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DP Portrait of Diane Paseos

Diane Paseos

Experienced social worker guiding practical change

LICSW, LCSW Massachusetts

Experience
25 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Grief, Depression
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages
English

About Diane

Diane Paseos is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker with 25 years of experience supporting adults through a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, grief, depression, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes.

Background and approach

She also works with issues related to compassion fatigue, sleep difficulties, self-esteem, career concerns, and a range of mood and social challenges. Diane’s practice includes attention to aging and geriatric issues, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, hospice and end-of-life counseling, and problems such as isolation, guilt, and emptiness.

Her style is described as warm, practical, and collaborative. Diane draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) along with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, client-centered and mindfulness-based techniques, and motivational and solution-focused strategies to tailor work to each person’s goals.

She emphasizes identifying barriers, building on strengths, and developing concrete tools that fit an individual’s life. Diane practices in Massachusetts and holds both LICSW and LCSW credentials, which reflect her clinical training and licensure in social work.

Evidence-Informed Approaches for Online Care

Many sessions make use of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns to reduce symptoms like anxiety and depression. CBT tends to include practical skill-building and homework between sessions to support day-to-day changes.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is another approach she uses that emphasizes clarifying personal values and learning to make room for difficult thoughts and feelings while taking committed action toward meaningful goals. ACT can be helpful for people coping with chronic stress, grief, and life transitions.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Diane works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. That collaboration may involve blending CBT, ACT, and client-centered techniques to create a tailored plan and adjusting strategies as progress is made.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility to fit different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care across busy lives and for those managing mobility or health challenges, while allowing therapists and clients to try different ways of working together.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Diane commonly address?
Her practice focuses on stress, anxiety, grief, depression, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, sleep problems, self-esteem, and career concerns, among other mood and social challenges.
What is her therapeutic approach like?
She uses a warm, practical, and collaborative approach, blending Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness, acceptance strategies, and solution-focused techniques to tailor treatment to each person.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She brings 25 years of experience working with adults across a range of mental health and life transition concerns.
What credentials and location should I know about?
She holds LICSW and LCSW credentials and practices in Massachusetts; her listed licensure details are MA LICSW 114447 and VA LCSW 0904016437.
In which languages can sessions be conducted?
Sessions are offered in English; international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging as ways to meet with clients.
How is cost handled for therapy with her?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided via a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

Sleeping disordersSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorder

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityEmptinessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingIsolation / lonelinessMood disordersSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Social anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

25+ years

Licensed

Massachusetts, Connecticut, Maryland, Virginia

Languages

English