- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Client-centered approach
- 15 years experience
About Diane
Diane Hendricks is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who helps people facing grief, stress, anxiety, trauma, and life transitions. She draws on 15 years of practice and experience with hospice and end-of-life counseling, Veterans, first responders, and senior counseling. Diane aims to create a calm, nonjudgmental space where people can talk about what matters most to them.
Diane works in a client-centered way and meets people where they are. She listens first, then helps identify steps that fit each person's pace and goals. Sessions often include practical tools from cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness to manage symptoms and day-to-day challenges.
Diane describes herself as compassionate, easy to talk with, and down-to-earth. She values honest conversation and will also bring warmth and a sense of humor when it helps. Her approach aims to help people feel understood while building skills for coping and clearer decision making.
People who choose Diane can expect a practical, collaborative process. She focuses on current concerns like depression, addictions, relationship issues, parenting stress, and burnout. The goal is to help each person move toward clearer thinking and more workable day-to-day routines.
Diane works in a client-centered way and meets people where they are. She listens first, then helps identify steps that fit each person's pace and goals. Sessions often include practical tools from cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness to manage symptoms and day-to-day challenges.
Diane describes herself as compassionate, easy to talk with, and down-to-earth. She values honest conversation and will also bring warmth and a sense of humor when it helps. Her approach aims to help people feel understood while building skills for coping and clearer decision making.
People who choose Diane can expect a practical, collaborative process. She focuses on current concerns like depression, addictions, relationship issues, parenting stress, and burnout. The goal is to help each person move toward clearer thinking and more workable day-to-day routines.
Areas of expertise
Also works with
AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWomen's issuesWorkplace issues
Therapeutic approaches
Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingTrauma-Focused Therapy
Experience
15+ years
Credentials
Missouri, Kansas
Languages
English
How Diane Uses Talk Therapy and Practical Tools Online
Client-centered work focuses on listening and following the client's pace. The therapist prioritizes understanding personal goals and life context before suggesting steps to move forward. This approach helps with grief, caregiver stress, and feeling overwhelmed by change.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, behaviors, and feelings connect. Diane may use CBT techniques to help people spot unhelpful thinking patterns and try small behavior changes that reduce anxiety or depression symptoms.
Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to manage stress and strong emotions. These exercises can be brief and fit into daily routines, supporting coping with chronic illness, pain, or burnout.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Diane will work with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and comfort level, and she will adjust plans as needs change. The emphasis is on practical steps that feel manageable rather than one fixed method.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm the available options before booking. Online therapy can make scheduling easier and help sessions fit into busy days. It may also allow shorter check-ins when time is tight or reduce travel time, helping people balance therapy with caregiving, work, or other responsibilities.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Diane address?
Diane supports people with stress, anxiety, grief, trauma, depression, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related issues, parenting strain, caregiver stress, and coping with life changes.
How would you describe Diane's therapeutic style?
She uses a client-centered style, meeting people where they are and working at their pace with compassion and a down-to-earth manner.
What is her professional background?
She has 15 years of experience in psychiatric settings and has worked with hospice, Veterans, first responders, and senior counseling.
What credentials and location are listed?
Diane holds LCSW and LSCSW credentials and practices in Kansas.
Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not specify which formats are offered.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Diane?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.