Diane Paseos

Diane Paseos is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) with 25 years of experience helping people with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, and life changes. She also supports those dealing with caregiver strain, chronic illness, sleep problems, low self-esteem, and mood concerns including bipolar disorder. Diane practices in Massachusetts and works in English. Her style is warm and straightforward. She listens first, then helps clients set small, practical goals. Sessions focus on what is getting in the way now and on clear steps to feel better day to day. Diane uses a mix of approaches rather than a single method. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot unhelpful thinking patterns and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to clarify values and move toward them. Mindfulness practices and client-centered principles help people notice moments of stress and respond with more choice. Many people come for help with caregiving strain, aging and geriatric issues, or hospice and end-of-life counseling concerns. Diane also supports those facing isolation, seasonal mood shifts, social anxiety, and questions about career or identity in young adulthood. She tailors each plan to a person’s goals and life situation. Sessions aim to be practical and collaborative, with steps people can try between meetings. Diane encourages steady progress rather than quick fixes, and she adjusts techniques as needs change.

How Diane’s Approaches Translate to Online Work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people identify what matters to them and take small actions toward those values. It can be useful for grief, life transitions, caregiver stress, and mood concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce anxiety and depression. It often leads to practical skills people can use between sessions. Finding the right approach is part of the work. Diane treats therapy as a team effort and will help clients choose or blend approaches based on their goals and daily life. She checks in about what’s helping and adapts techniques to fit each person. Confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow steady follow-up after a hospital stay or during caregiving periods. Some formats can also allow shorter check-ins or sessions that fit a break at work. Ask about available session types when you schedule so arrangements match your needs.