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Online therapist

Diana Kelly

Compassionate, steady support through life changes

Credentials
LCSW, CSW, LIMHP
Experience
52 years
Licensed in
Colorado, Nebraska
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Diana

Diana Kelly uses a client-centered approach to guide people through difficult life moments. She is a licensed social worker with 52 years of experience and practices in Colorado. Diana focuses on listening carefully and adjusting conversations to fit each person.

Her style is respectful, compassionate, and direct so people feel understood and supported. She has long experience helping with stress and anxiety and with depression. She also addresses grief and loss, LGBTQ2+ related concerns, and challenges tied to life transitions.

Background and approach

Diana works with issues around relationships, intimacy, trauma and abuse, and mood conditions such as bipolar disorder. Her background also includes work related to aging and geriatric concerns, chronic pain and illness, hospice and end-of-life counseling, personality disorders, and traumatic brain injury. That range reflects many years in varied settings and with varied needs.

Sessions are shaped together; Diana tailors the dialog and the plan to fit each person’s situation. She emphasizes practical conversation and steady support rather than long lectures. The goal is to help people take the next steps toward a more fulfilling life.

Diana believes seeking help takes courage and she aims to empower clients throughout the process. She meets people where they are and adjusts pace and focus as progress unfolds.

Client-centered care through online sessions

The main approach Diana uses is Client-Centered Therapy. This method centers on listening closely and reflecting what matters to the person seeking help. It helps when someone needs emotional support, wants to clarify values, or needs a steady space to work through grief, anxiety, or life transitions.

Diana focuses on adapting conversations and plans to each person’s needs. She works collaboratively to decide what to try and when to change course. Clients take part in shaping goals and pacing so therapy fits their life and priorities.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options provide flexibility for people with busy schedules, mobility limits, or caregiving duties. Remote formats make it easier to have regular contact and to continue work between sessions. The combination of client-centered therapy and multiple online formats aims to make support more accessible and practical for each person.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Diana commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, LGBTQ2+ related issues, coping with life changes, relationship and intimacy-related concerns, trauma and abuse, and bipolar disorder. Additional focuses include aging, chronic illness and pain, hospice and end-of-life counseling, personality disorders, and traumatic brain injury.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses Client-Centered Therapy, which emphasizes listening and meeting each person where they are. Sessions focus on tailoring conversation and goals to the individual’s needs.
What is her background and experience?
Diana has 52 years of professional experience in social work and related settings. That long career includes work across many concerns and populations.
What credentials and location are listed for her?
Her credentials are LCSW and CSW in Colorado and LIMHP in Nebraska. She practices in Colorado.
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 for remote work.
How are costs and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. Then schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.

Specialties and expertise

Therapeutic approaches

Experience
52 years
Licensed
Colorado, Nebraska
Languages
English

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