- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness techniques
About Diana
Diana Farinho is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) practicing in Rhode Island with 10 years of professional experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief and life changes. She also supports concerns around self-esteem, motivation, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, anger, career questions, and LGBT-related stress.
Diana frames therapy around the client's own knowledge of their life. She uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy as one of her stated approaches and combines that with client-centered methods. Sessions focus on naming difficult emotions, noticing how feelings shape behavior, and trying out different ways of relating to oneself and others.
Her style includes practical tools from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and mindfulness techniques to manage anxiety or low mood. Motivational Interviewing may be used when people want help finding reasons to change and setting manageable goals. Narrative techniques are sometimes used to reframe stories that keep someone stuck.
In a typical session Diana listens for patterns that make problems repeat and then practices small, concrete steps with the person. Work tends to be straightforward and aimed at things people can try between visits. Progress is discussed in simple terms and adjusted as goals shift.
She offers services in English and is based in Rhode Island. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time, and international clients are not accepted. Prospective clients are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire before scheduling a first session.
How Diana applies EFT and related approaches online
Emotionally-Focused Therapy helps people name and work with strong emotions that shape how they relate to others and to themselves. In practice this means identifying patterns in emotional responses and practicing different ways to express needs or respond to distress. It is often used when emotions are hard to understand or when relationship patterns keep repeating.Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person's perspective and priorities. The therapist follows the person's lead, reflects what is said, and helps clarify goals without pushing a fixed agenda. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thought-feeling-action links and offers exercises to test and change unhelpful thinking and behaviors; it is useful for anxiety, depression, and problem-solving.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Diana discusses goals and tries approaches together so the person and therapist can see what fits best. She adapts methods based on needs, progress, and preferences rather than committing to one technique from the start.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online meetings can make it easier to fit therapy around work, caregiving, or travel. Some people prefer shorter check-ins by phone when bandwidth is limited, while video sessions allow for face-to-face interaction and use of visual exercises. These practical arrangements are discussed during the matching and scheduling steps so sessions fit everyday life.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Massachusetts, Rhode Island
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
Diana works with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, low self-esteem, trauma and abuse, relationship and family concerns, anger, career questions, and LGBT issues.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy alongside client-centered work, CBT, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and narrative approaches depending on the person's needs.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 10 years of professional work experience in clinical settings.
What are her credentials and location?
She is an MA LICSW and holds a Rhode Island LICSW. She practices in Rhode Island.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does payment work?
Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time; costs vary with location.
What are the steps to begin?
Select the "See online therapy options" button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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