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- Anxiety management
- Trauma care
- LGBT support
About Diane
LSCSW Diane Hughes practices clinical social work in Kansas and has nine years of experience. She focuses on anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress, mood concerns, and stress related to life changes. She also supports people who identify as LGBT and those dealing with relationship strain and women's health matters.
Diane uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques when they fit a person's needs. That can include cognitive approaches to change unhelpful thinking and exposure-based work for excessive fear and compulsions. She aims to help people build lasting coping skills and greater confidence in day-to-day life.
Sessions are conversational and goal-oriented. Diane works with clients to set clear targets and practice skills between meetings. Progress is tracked in small, measurable steps so people can notice specific changes over time.
Her background is clinical social work, and she brings nine years of practice to routine problems like panic attacks, phobias, postpartum depression, and social anxiety. She also addresses trauma-related concerns including sexual assault and other abuse.
Diane approaches treatment collaboratively. She explains options such as cognitive methods and exposure-based techniques, and discusses what each involves. People are encouraged to ask questions and to shape treatment plans that fit their daily routines and responsibilities.
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Evidence-based approaches and remote care
Many of Diane's main methods are well researched and focus on changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Cognitive approaches help people identify and shift patterns of thinking that feed anxiety and low mood. Exposure-based methods gradually reduce fear and compulsive responses by practicing manageable steps toward feared situations.These methods are often combined and adapted to the person's current goals. Diane will work with clients to choose approaches that match their symptoms and daily life. Decisions about which techniques to use are made together and can change as progress is tracked.
Confirm the specific session formats before booking, as the therapist's biography does not list formats. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Many people find remote sessions help maintain momentum between meetings while still using the same evidence-based exercises they would do in person.
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Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
9+ years
Listed in
Kansas
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
Diane focuses on stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, and coping with life changes. She also works with issues like codependency, gender dysphoria, OCD, panic, phobias, postpartum depression, and women's issues.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and keeps sessions conversational and goal-oriented. Treatment involves teaching skills and practicing them between meetings.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has nine years of clinical social work experience practicing in Kansas. That background informs her approach to anxiety, trauma, and mood concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is credentialed as an LSCSW and practices in the state of Kansas.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Specific pricing depends on the chosen plan and region.
How do I begin a first session?
Start by selecting 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.