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- Client-centered therapy
- Cognitive behavioral tools
- Mindfulness practice
About Diana
LICSW in Rhode Island with 10 years of experience, Diana Farinho focuses on stress, anxiety, grief, self-esteem, depression, relationship and career concerns. She uses client-centered work alongside cognitive behavioral techniques, emotionally-focused methods, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing. Diana frames therapy as a collaborative effort and draws on the client's strengths to address current problems.
Diana listens for what matters most to each person and builds practical steps from there. She uses cognitive behavioral approaches to identify unhelpful thoughts and test new ways of responding. Emotionally-focused ideas guide work on attachment-related concerns and on strengthening emotional understanding in relationships.
Mindfulness practices are introduced in short, usable exercises to reduce reactivity and improve focus. Motivational interviewing helps clarify values and increase readiness for change, especially around career moves and life transitions. Sessions are paced to match what a person can manage between meetings.
Diana helps people cope with grief and loss by naming what feels lost and exploring steady ways to move forward. For anger or trauma-related concerns she focuses on present patterns and skill development rather than revisiting distressing detail. She also supports clients exploring sexual orientation and related identity questions.
Diana’s approach aims to combine clear techniques with a person-centered stance. She invites questions about the process and adjusts tools to fit a client’s goals and daily life.
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How her approaches adapt to online work
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and building goals the client identifies. In online sessions this looks like regular check-ins about what is most important and collaborative planning of small, doable steps.Cognitive behavioral therapy helps people spot thought patterns and test new behaviors. Online sessions use guided exercises and between-session experiments to change unhelpful thinking and improve mood or anxiety symptoms.
Emotionally-focused ideas help people identify and respond to strong emotions. Remotely this often means naming emotional responses in the moment and practicing new interaction patterns or self-regulation skills during sessions.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will review needs, goals, and preferences with each person and adjust methods over time. That collaborative process helps decide which techniques to emphasize.
Confirm current session options before booking since formats are not specified in the biography. When scheduled, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a weekday break, reduce travel time, or allow shorter check-ins when that suits a person. The focus remains on using practical tools from the chosen approaches to support daily life and goals.
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Areas of expertise
Also works with
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Massachusetts, Rhode Island
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, self-esteem, depression, coping with life changes, LGBT issues, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, anger, and career questions.
What style of therapy does she use?
She practices client-centered therapy and combines it with cognitive behavioral therapy, emotionally-focused techniques, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 10 years of professional experience working in behavioral health settings.
What credential does she hold and where does she practice?
She holds an MA and is a LICSW licensed in Rhode Island.
Which languages are supported during sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.