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- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Self-esteem work
About Diane
LCSW in Virginia with 38 years of clinical experience, Diane Hicks Brown helps people address stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, self-esteem issues, and depression. She works with adults on problems such as abandonment, attachment struggles, control issues, isolation and loneliness, social anxiety, mood disorders, self-love, and workplace stress.
Diane uses straightforward conversation to clarify what’s most troubling and practical steps to manage it. Sessions focus on what a person is facing now and on building everyday skills that reduce distress. She adapts conversations and the treatment plan to each person’s situation rather than following a single script.
Her approach centers on listening carefully and responding with respect and sensitivity. Diane aims to help people find small changes that make daily life easier and to increase coping where problems feel stuck. She describes her work as evidence-based and focused on concrete strategies that can be practiced between sessions.
People often begin by naming the single issue that feels most urgent. Diane then helps set simple goals and tracks progress in short steps. This can include managing anxiety, improving mood, dealing with past hurt, or working on relationship patterns.
To start, a prospective client completes a brief matching questionnaire and schedules a first session. The practice uses a subscription billing model that can be canceled at any time; fees vary with location. Sessions are conducted in English and international clients are not accepted.
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Therapeutic approaches and what remote work involves
Evidence-based techniques are central to her practice. One common approach is skills-based work that teaches concrete strategies for managing anxiety and mood. This involves practicing breathing, grounding, and behavior changes to reduce symptoms between sessions.Another useful approach is problem-focused conversation that looks at patterns in relationships and daily routines. That work aims to identify repeating patterns such as control struggles or attachment responses and to try small behavioral experiments to shift them.
Finding the right approach is collaborative. Diane helps people decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and adjusts plans based on what is or isn’t working. The aim is to choose practical steps the person can try between meetings and then review progress together.
The biography does not specify which session formats are offered, so confirm the current options before booking. In general, remote sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, shorten travel time, and allow check-ins during breaks at work. Some formats may also reduce the need to be on camera or allow shorter check-ins when that is useful.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
38+ years
Listed in
Virginia
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
Primary areas include stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, and depression. Additional focuses include abandonment, attachment, control issues, loneliness, mood disorders, self-love, social anxiety, and workplace issues.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses direct conversation and practical steps to manage problems. The work emphasizes evidence-based techniques and skills you can use between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She holds 38 years of professional experience in clinical practice. That span reflects long-term work in helping people with mood and anxiety concerns.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Virginia. Her practice is located in Virginia.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not accepted.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified in the biography. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled?
Fees vary with location and the service uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is provided during the sign-up process.
How do I begin working with her?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session. That starts the intake and initial planning.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.