About Diane

Diane Hendricks is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 15 years of practice. She helps people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addiction, ADHD, relationship and intimacy concerns, and career or life transitions. Diane works in Kansas and offers care in English.

Diane trained with a Master's degree in Social Work from the University of Kansas and holds LCSW and LSCSW credentials. Much of her work has been in psychiatric settings, including counseling for seniors, hospice care, veterans, and first responders.

Background and approach

She has also worked with LGBTQ clients and people facing complex medical or caregiving situations. Her style is client-centered. Diane meets people where they are and moves at a pace that feels manageable.

Sessions focus on understanding what matters most to the client and finding realistic steps to reduce distress and build skills. She mixes practical approaches such as cognitive behavioral techniques with emotionally focused and mindfulness practices. That combination can help with unhelpful thinking, painful feelings, and learning ways to stay calmer in daily life.

Diane aims to be nonjudgmental, warm, and straightforward in sessions. People who choose her often want a compassionate clinician who listens carefully and helps create concrete plans. Diane values humor and connection and will work with each person to identify goals and next steps.

To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule sessions based on therapist availability.

How Diane's Approaches Work Online

Diane blends client-centered care with cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness in an online setting. Client-centered care means she focuses on what matters to the person, listening first and tailoring sessions to each individual's pace and goals. Cognitive behavioral therapy addresses unhelpful thoughts and behavior patterns with straightforward tools to reduce anxiety, manage mood, and improve daily functioning. Mindfulness therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to help reduce reactivity and increase calm in stressful moments.

Choosing the right approach is a shared process. Diane will talk with each person about their concerns, goals, and preferences and then adapt methods over time. She works collaboratively to try techniques, review what helps, and adjust the plan so sessions stay relevant and useful.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful for in-depth conversations and visual cues. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth or screen time is limited. Live chat and text messaging suit quick check-ins, brief coaching, or support between sessions. These options make therapy more flexible for busy schedules and different communication styles.

Questions people ask

What kinds of concerns does Diane address?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, ADHD, relationship and intimacy-related problems, career and life changes, and related issues listed in her profile.
How would you describe Diane's therapeutic style?
Diane uses a client-centered approach that is warm and nonjudgmental. She moves at the client's pace and blends practical skills with emotional work.
What is Diane's background and experience?
She has 15 years of experience and has worked in psychiatric settings, senior counseling, hospice, and with veterans and first responders.
What credentials and location are listed?
Diane holds LCSW and LSCSW credentials and practices in Kansas.
In which languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working with Diane?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

What this therapist works with

Experience
15 years
Licensed
Missouri, Kansas
Languages
English

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