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- CBT methods
- DBT skills
- Veteran issues
About Kesha
LCSW in Hawaii with 20 years of experience, Kesha Diodato helps adults cope with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, and major life changes. She also focuses on issues related to veterans and armed forces. Kesha uses practical, evidence-informed methods to address thinking patterns and daily coping skills.
Kesha draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. She uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills to build emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. Trauma-Focused Therapy is part of her approach when past events continue to affect day-to-day life.
She has worked in outpatient and residential settings. That experience includes civilians, active-duty service members, and Veterans. Over two decades she has also provided care remotely via telehealth services.
In sessions she collaborates with each person to map out practical steps. Conversations focus on what is happening now and what small changes can improve daily functioning. Skill practice and real-life application are common parts of the work.
Kesha frames therapy as a joint process where goals are agreed and progress is reviewed. She encourages straightforward discussion of symptoms, stressors, and coping strategies. The emphasis is on learned skills and workable behavior changes that clients can use outside sessions.
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Using CBT, DBT, and Trauma-Focused Work in Remote Sessions
CBT focuses on identifying thoughts that lead to unhelpful feelings and behaviors. It breaks problems into small, concrete steps and uses practice between sessions to change how people react to stress and anxiety.DBT teaches specific skills for managing strong emotions, tolerating distress, and improving communication. It emphasizes present-moment strategies and repeated practice to make skills usable in daily life.
Trauma-Focused Therapy addresses the lasting effects of traumatic events. It helps people process traumatic memories, reduce their impact on current functioning, and build coping strategies for triggers and symptoms.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will review needs, goals, and preferences and recommend which methods to emphasize. Decisions about techniques and pacing are made collaboratively and adjusted as progress is tracked.
Confirm the session formats available before booking, as the biography does not list specific options here. Many people find remote sessions helpful because they can fit appointments into a busy day, reduce travel time, or use shorter check-ins when needed. Remote work can also make it easier to practice skills between meetings and to bring real-life examples into sessions.
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Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Hawaii
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with adults on stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and coping with life changes. Veteran and armed forces issues are also a focus.
What is her therapy style?
She uses evidence-informed approaches that focus on changing thoughts and building skills. Sessions often include practical exercises and behavior-focused strategies.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has twenty years of professional experience providing mental health care in a range of settings.
What are her credentials and where does she work?
She is an LCSW licensed in Hawaii and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she see clients outside the United States?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are involved to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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