Diane Hendricks, LCSW, LSCSW - Therapist in Kansas

Emotionally-Focused Therapy
Client-Centered care
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

About Diane

Diane Hendricks is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and a Licensed Specialist Clinical Social Worker (LSCSW) with 15 years of experience. She practices in Kansas and works with people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, low self-esteem, depression, addiction concerns, and other life challenges.

Diane uses an approach that centers on the person in front of her. She focuses on listening first and helping people name what feels hard. In sessions she uses clear conversation and practical tools from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and mindfulness when those fit the situation.

Her background includes work in psychiatric settings over many years. That has included counseling for seniors, hospice care, veterans, and first responders. She has also worked with the LGBTQ+ community and with people coping with chronic illness or caregiver stress.

Diane often draws on Emotionally-Focused Therapy ideas to look at difficult emotions and the ways they affect close relationships. She also uses client-centered and existential approaches to help people clarify values, choices, and what matters now.

People can expect straightforward conversation, moments of gentle humor, and practical steps to try between sessions. Diane aims to move at each person's pace and to keep the work focused on real problems and daily life.

To begin, she asks people to share their main concerns and what they hope to change. From there she and the client decide which approach or mix of approaches feels most useful.

How Diane integrates EFT and other approaches online

Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) focuses on identifying and naming strong emotions and how they shape relationships and interaction patterns. It can help people see what feelings drive their reactions and where connection or understanding has broken down.

Client-Centered Therapy centers on the person's experience and priorities. The therapist follows the client's lead, listens carefully, and supports exploration of values and choices. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts, behaviors, and feelings together and offers practical strategies to change patterns that cause distress.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Diane will discuss goals and preferences and then suggest using one method or a mix that fits the client's needs. That collaborative decision happens in the first few sessions and can be adjusted over time.

Confirm the current session formats before booking since the biography does not list specific online options. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and reduce travel time. Many people find that talking from a familiar place helps them practice skills between sessions. The therapist and client will agree on logistics and a plan that works with the client's schedule and goals.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuse Grief Self esteem Depression

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 disabilityCodependency Communication problems Control issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separation Domestic violenceEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgiveness Guilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingInfidelity Isolation / loneliness Jealousy Life purpose Midlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacks Post-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Trauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

15+ years

Listed in

Missouri, Kansas

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she work with?

She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, depression, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related issues, parenting strain, and other life challenges listed on her profile.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is client-centered and conversational, focusing on listening first and helping people name difficult emotions and patterns.

How much experience does she have?

She has 15 years of clinical experience in psychiatric and related settings, including work with seniors, hospice, veterans, and first responders.

What credentials does she hold and where is she based?

She holds LCSW and LSCSW credentials and practices in Kansas; her Missouri LCSW credential is also listed in her profile details.

What languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English.

Does she offer international sessions?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How are costs handled?

Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time; pricing details are provided through the service when selecting a plan.

How do I begin working with her?

Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

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