Diane Kohm

Diane Kohm is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with 30 years of clinical experience. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship problems, and issues around self-esteem. Diane also supports those dealing with trauma, sleep difficulties, career concerns, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and midlife or life-purpose questions. She lists women's issues among her focus areas.

Diane believes change happens from the inside but shows up in our relationships. She describes therapy as a collaborative process that builds on a person's strengths. Sessions focus on identifying unhelpful beliefs and trying new ways of relating to thoughts and feelings. The aim is to translate inner shifts into real changes in daily life and relationships.

Her work draws on a mix of approaches, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, cognitive behavioral methods, emotionally-focused work, the Gottman Method, and client-centered practice. That blend lets her tailor sessions to the problem at hand, whether it's improving communication, coping with trauma, or managing mood swings. Diane uses mindfulness and practical exercises to practice new skills between sessions.

Clients can expect direct conversation, gentle challenge, and concrete tools to try at home. Diane frames goal-setting as a shared task and checks progress regularly. She encourages people to name what they want to change and take small, doable steps toward those goals.

Originally trained at Antioch University-Los Angeles with a master’s degree in Clinical Psychology, she holds an LMFT in Missouri. Diane accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English.

Therapeutic approaches and how they work online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages people to notice painful thoughts and feelings while choosing actions that fit their values. It helps with anxiety, depression, and life changes by teaching practical ways to act consistently with what matters to you. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and testing them with real-life experiments. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and sleep difficulties. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) concentrates on the emotional bonds between people and is useful when relationship patterns and attachment issues are central concerns.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Diane will talk with each person about their goals and try methods that fit their needs and preferences. This is a collaborative process and approaches can be adjusted as progress is made.

The original biography does not specify which session formats are offered, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow more frequent short check-ins when helpful. They can also let people work from a quieter space or choose not to use video when a shorter, phone-based check-in is preferable. Ask about the available formats when you schedule so sessions match your daily routine and needs.