- Stress and anxiety
- Workplace issues
- Depression support
About Diane
Diane Hicks Brown is a licensed clinical social worker in Virginia with 38 years of experience. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, trauma or abuse, low self-esteem, and depression. Her approach is respectful and compassionate, and she aims to meet people where they are when they reach out for help.
Diane focuses on practical conversations that address day-to-day problems and emotional patterns. She listens for how past experiences show up now, including issues around abandonment, attachment, control, and isolation. Those threads often affect mood, motivation, and how people relate to others at work and at home.
Sessions are tailored to each person's needs. Diane works with clients to set simple goals and develop small changes that add up over time. She pays attention to social anxiety, self-love, and confidence so people can try new behaviors with support.
Her long experience includes helping people sort through workplace issues and mood disorders in ways that feel manageable. Diane emphasizes clear, down-to-earth talk and step-by-step problem solving rather than jargon. She encourages clients who are nervous about starting therapy and recognizes that taking the first step can take real courage.
People who choose her can expect a steady, compassionate presence and a focus on concrete next steps. Diane adapts the dialogue and treatment plan to the unique needs presented in each session.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Evidence-based therapeutic techniques often include methods that focus on understanding how past experiences shape present behavior and on building practical skills for coping. One common approach helps people look at patterns in relationships and attachment, showing how early attachments affect trust, communication, and closeness now. This can help with abandonment fears, social anxiety, and relationship stress.Another typical method teaches concrete skills for managing mood and anxiety through step-by-step practice. That work breaks down overwhelming feelings into manageable actions like breathing, behavioral experiments, mood tracking, and planning small changes to daily routines. These strategies can be useful for stress, low motivation, and workplace strain.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Diane will collaborate with each person to identify goals, try techniques, and adjust the plan based on what helps. Clients and therapist decide together which methods fit the person's needs and preferences.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow check-ins during a break at work. It can also offer shorter or longer sessions to match the need for a quick check-in or a fuller appointment. Ask about available formats when you set up your first appointment.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
38+ years
Credentials
Virginia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this therapist help with?
Diane works with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, self-esteem challenges, and depression. She also focuses on abandonment, attachment issues, control issues, isolation and loneliness, mood disorders, self-love, social anxiety and phobia, and workplace issues.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses respectful, compassionate conversation and practical problem solving. Sessions focus on clear goals and small steps clients can try between meetings.
What is her professional background?
She has 38 years of professional experience helping people with emotional and workplace concerns. Her long practice emphasizes listening and tailored plans.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker - and is licensed in Virginia.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.