Therapist profile
Diana Farinho, LICSW
Rhode Island
LICSW - Anger and mood concerns
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- CredentialsLICSW
- LicenseLICSW, Massachusetts / LICSW128557; LICSW, Rhode Island / ISW04133
- NPI1104404375
- Experience10 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationRhode Island
About
- CBT techniques
- Emotion work
- Mindfulness skills
About Diana
Diana Farinho is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) practicing in Rhode Island with 10 years of professional experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, self-esteem struggles, and life transitions. She also supports people dealing with relationship strain, family issues, career stress, trauma and abuse, LGBT concerns, and anger.
Diana uses a client-centered stance that puts the person's own story and strengths first. She treats people as the experts on their lives and focuses on building motivation and confidence. Sessions emphasize clear goals and practical steps rather than jargon-filled explanations.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is part of her approach when people want tools to change patterns of thinking and behavior that feed anxiety or low mood. Emotionally-Focused Therapy helps when relationship patterns and strong emotions need to be understood and shifted. Mindfulness techniques are used to reduce reactivity and improve moment-to-moment awareness.
Diana also draws on motivational interviewing to help people find what matters and take action. Narrative therapy elements can help reframe difficult experiences and reduce the hold of painful stories. These approaches are woven together to address everyday problems like snapping at loved ones, building resentment, or workplace frustration.
She invites people ready to try a different way of handling difficulties to begin with concrete steps. The work is practical and conversational, focused on what changes feel doable and useful in daily life.
How sessions work
How Diana’s approaches translate to online care
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person's own priorities and uses listening and reflection to clarify goals. Online sessions using this approach let people name what matters most and set practical next steps that fit their daily life.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) provides step-by-step tools to change unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors. Used online, CBT can include short exercises, thought logs, and concrete homework aimed at reducing anxiety, low mood, or reactive anger.
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) helps people identify patterns in how they respond to strong feelings and to one another. In remote sessions, EFT supports noticing triggers and practicing new ways to express needs and regulate emotion.
Choosing the right approach is collaborative. The therapist will talk with the client about current problems, goals, and preferences and then try approaches that fit. That can mean mixing techniques over time and checking what helps.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm the available options before booking. Online work can make appointments easier to fit into the day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also makes it possible to bring practical materials into the session, such as thought records or guided mindfulness practice, so the work connects to real life.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Massachusetts, Rhode Island
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She helps with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, self-esteem, coping with life changes, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, anger, LGBT concerns, and career stress.
What is her style in sessions?
Her style is client-centered and practical. She focuses on the client's strengths, clear goals, and usable tools for everyday life.
How much experience does she have?
She has 10 years of professional experience working with adults in clinical settings.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an MA, LICSW licensed in Rhode Island and practices there.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats does she provide?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not specify formats.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started if I want to work with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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