About Diane

Diane Kohm is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with three decades of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, relationship problems, and ADHD. She writes plainly and listens closely to understand what is happening for each person. Diane aims to build on strengths so clients can make realistic changes that feel right for their lives.

Her sessions focus on practical steps and clearer thinking. She uses tools from cognitive behavioral approaches to challenge unhelpful thinking.

Background and approach

Mindfulness practices and acceptance strategies help people tolerate difficult feelings and stay engaged with what matters to them. Diane also draws on client-centered and emotionally-focused work to improve communication and repair connection in relationships. For couples or individuals struggling with family patterns, she combines Gottman-influenced skills with attention to family-of-origin issues.

The goal is to teach skills that people can use outside the therapy hour. She has worked across many life stages and life changes, including career transitions, midlife questions, and recovery from trauma and abuse. Diane’s background includes long experience addressing sleep problems, bipolar concerns, and codependency patterns while helping people find clearer purpose and stronger self-regard.

Clients can expect a collaborative, down-to-earth style. Diane helps set achievable goals, practices new habits in session, and reviews progress regularly. She encourages steady, practical shifts rather than quick fixes.

Approaches that guide online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck, then commit to actions that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, stress, and ADHD-related struggles that interfere with daily life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and practicing behavioral changes to reduce symptoms like anxiety and low mood. It’s a practical, skills-based approach often used for sleep problems and mood concerns. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) centers on improving emotional connection and communication, which can help relationship problems and family tensions.

Diane will work with each person to decide which approaches fit their goals and preferences. Figuring out the right mix happens together, so the plan can change as needs become clearer. This collaborative process aims to match methods to what matters most to the client.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video sessions let people interact face-to-face when they want that connection. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or for a quick check-in. Live chat and text messaging are useful for brief updates, momentary coaching, or when writing feels easier than speaking. These options make it simpler to fit therapy into workdays, busy family schedules, or while traveling, and help people maintain continuity of care.

Questions people ask

What kinds of problems does Diane address?
She supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family problems, ADHD, sleep difficulties, and bipolar concerns. Additional focuses include career stress, communication problems, and finding life purpose.
What is her therapy style like?
Her approach is collaborative and practical, mixing skills training with reflective work. Sessions emphasize clear steps you can try between appointments.
How much experience does she have?
Diane brings 30 years of clinical experience working with diverse concerns and life transitions. That background informs her use of several therapeutic approaches.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, licensed in Missouri. Her practice and professional details are based in that state.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and she is available to work with international clients as well.
What session formats are offered?
Therapy is available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How does payment and cost work?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

What this therapist works with

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Experience
30 years
Licensed
Missouri
Languages
English

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