Diana Farinho, LICSW

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Narrative-focused LICSW helping people reframe challenges

Details

Name	Diana Farinho
Credentials	LICSW
Based in	Rhode Island
Licensed in	Massachusetts, Rhode Island
Session format	Online
Languages	English
Years in practice	10

About Diana

Diana Farinho is a licensed clinical social worker with ten years of professional experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, low self-esteem, and difficult life transitions. Diana emphasizes each person's strengths and respects the client's own understanding of their story.

She centers the conversation on what matters most to the client. In sessions she listens for patterns that shape how someone sees themselves and their choices. That helps people find small, practical changes that can make daily life feel more manageable.

Background and approach

Diana uses narrative ideas alongside client-centered and cognitive behavioral approaches. She helps people reframe painful or limiting stories about themselves and practice new ways of thinking and acting. Mindfulness and emotionally-focused tools are also available for building attention to the present moment and naming strong feelings.

Her style is straightforward and supportive. She encourages realistic steps, clear goals, and regular check-ins about what is and isn't helping. Diana aims to empower people to try new strategies while honoring the pace that feels right for them.

She practices in Rhode Island and holds an MA and LICSW. Sessions can include talking through worries, planning concrete coping skills, or working on how relationships and past experiences shape current patterns.

What this therapist works with

Her listing names Stress, Anxiety, Grief, Self esteem among the things Diana works with, alongside the areas below.

Stress, Anxiety
Grief
Self esteem
Depression
Coping with life changes
LGBT
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Trauma and abuse
Anger management
Career difficulties

Approaches listed

Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Diana among the ways she works.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Diana among the ways she works.
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT): Listed by Diana among the ways she works.
Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Diana among the ways she works.
Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Diana among the ways she works.
Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Diana among the ways she works.
Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by Diana among the ways she works.
Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Diana directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.

Narrative Therapy in this listing

Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how she works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.

If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Diana directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.

Online session options

How narrative and practical approaches work online

Online sessions can bring narrative work and skills-based therapy into everyday life. Narrative Therapy helps people notice the stories they tell about themselves and consider alternative, more helpful narratives. This can be useful for anxiety, low self-esteem, and coping with loss. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and empathy; the therapist follows the client's lead and supports self-directed change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and testing small, actionable changes to reduce symptoms.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. Diana and the client decide together which methods fit best based on needs, goals, and comfort. That collaborative planning helps tailor sessions to practical aims like reducing worry, managing grief, or improving daily routines.

Online formats offer everyday flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions are useful when bandwidth is limited or when being off-camera helps focus. Live chat or text-based messaging works well for brief check-ins, homework support, or people who prefer writing. These options make it easier to schedule regular work and keep progress moving between sessions.

Common questions about this listing

What concerns does Diana help with?

Diana helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, low self-esteem, relationship strain, trauma and anger. She also supports those navigating career questions and life changes.

What is her therapeutic style like?

She works in a collaborative, client-centered way and uses narrative ideas to reshape personal stories. Sessions are practical and focus on strategies the client can try between meetings.

How much experience does she have?

She has ten years of professional experience working with people on a range of concerns including anxiety, grief, and depression.

What credentials and region are associated with this therapist?

She holds an MA and is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, LICSW, practicing in Rhode Island.

Which languages are supported and can she work internationally?

Sessions are offered in English. She is not currently accepting international clients.

What session formats are available?

Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and preferences.

How does pricing and payment work?

Costs vary depending on location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with Diana?

Start by clicking the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. After that you can schedule sessions based on therapist availability.

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