Specializations & Expertise

 

• Intimacy & Relationship Building: Supporting clients in exploring and enhancing relational dynamics to foster deeper connections.

• Betrayal Trauma & Emotional Healing: Guiding individuals through the emotional aftermath of betrayal, helping them rebuild trust and intimacy.

• Addiction Recovery Support: Assisting clients in navigating the intersection of addiction and relational challenges, promoting healthier patterns.

• Cultural Sensitivity: Exploring the role of religion, spirituality, and personal values in shaping identity, relationships, and healing.

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Therapeutic Approach

 

Diana’s clinical methodology is diverse and integrative:

 

• Attachment-Based Therapy (ABT):  Fostering awareness of attachment styles to enhance relational dynamics and intimacy.

• Narrative Therapy: Helping clients re-author their stories and understand how their narratives impact their relationships.

• Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT): Identifying strengths and solutions to empower clients in making meaningful changes.

• Imago Therapy: Facilitating deeper understanding of relational patterns and enhancing communication skills.​

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Addressing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to support emotional well-being.

• Family Systems Theory: Understanding clients within the context of their family dynamics to enhance healing and connection.

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In her warm, collaborative approach, Diana helps clients explore their challenges and move toward meaningful change.

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Commitment to Holistic Healing

Diana’s work is characterized by:

• Empowerment Belief: A deep-rooted belief that individuals have the innate capacity to grow, heal, and shift long-standing patterns.

• Culturally Responsive Practice: Creating a space for exploration, healing, and growth that honors diverse backgrounds and experiences.

• Advocacy for Healing: Passionately supporting clients navigating intimacy issues, betrayal, addictions, and relational disconnection.

 

Education & Credentials

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• Marriage and Family Therapy Intern: Currently training at Touro University, gaining hands-on clinical experience.

• Background in Trauma Advocacy: Working with survivors of sex trafficking, providing trauma-informed support and empowerment.

• Community Mental Health Experience: Empowering clients to pursue their educational and professional goals through supportive interventions.

• Operational & Marketing Consultant: Running a consulting firm to help business owners align their strategies with their values.

 

Why Work With Diana?

 

Diana blends her compassionate nature with clinical expertise to create a safe and nurturing environment for healing. Her focus on intimacy dynamics, relational issues, and cultural responsiveness allows clients to navigate their challenges and foster meaningful relationships. Whether addressing betrayal trauma, intimacy avoidance, or patterns of disconnection, Diana collaborates with clients to guide them toward self-discovery and lasting change.

 

Begin Your Journey

Diana provides:

• Support for navigating intimacy issues and relational dynamics

• Guidance for healing from betrayal trauma and addiction

• Culturally responsive therapeutic approaches tailored to individual needs

• Empowering strategies for personal growth and healthy relationships

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Key Highlights: MFT Intern at Touro University, intimacy and relational dynamics specialist, trauma-informed advocate, community mental health professional, marketing and operational consultant.