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Diana Ferro

Profile / United States

Diana Ferro, LCSW

Florida

LCSW in Florida - Stress and Relationship Work

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  • CBT and ACT methods
  • Bilingual English Spanish
  • Trauma-informed approach

About Diana

Diana Ferro is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Florida with seven years of clinical experience. She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, self-esteem problems, grief, trauma and abuse, compassion fatigue, addictions, and major life changes. Diana works in both English and Spanish and accepts international clients.

She focuses on practical skills people can use between sessions. Diana helps clients notice unhelpful thoughts and habits and then try different ways of responding. Sessions often include straightforward tools for communication, managing anxiety, and setting boundaries. She also addresses intimacy-related issues and career concerns when these affect daily life.

Diana uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and client-centered methods. She also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills and the Gottman Method when relationship patterns are part of the work. Treatment aims to teach concrete strategies rather than promise a fixed outcome.

Her background emphasizes trauma-informed care and attention to family of origin and attachment issues. She helps people process past hurt, rebuild self-esteem, and navigate divorce, immigration, caregiver stress, and aging-related concerns. Diana works with issues such as codependency, body image, guilt and shame, and forgiveness.

Sessions are structured and goal-focused, with time for practical planning and skill practice. People who prefer a bilingual therapist can speak in English or Spanish. To begin, clients complete a short questionnaire and schedule an initial session.

How Diana Uses Structured Approaches in Online Sessions

CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors. It helps with anxiety, stress, self-esteem, and practical daily problems by teaching specific exercises and thought records. ACT emphasizes values and committed action; it helps people notice painful thoughts without being driven by them and choose small steps that matter to them. Client-Centered Therapy centers on the person’s perspective and lets the client lead what matters most in a session while the therapist listens and reflects.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Diana works collaboratively to pick which methods fit a person's goals and preferences. She may blend CBT skills with ACT practices or use client-centered conversations depending on whether the focus is symptom management, values-driven change, or exploring relational patterns.

The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, allow shorter check-ins when time is tight, and remove travel time. Therapists and clients commonly choose formats that match practical needs like quieter surroundings, bandwidth limits, or wanting to avoid being on camera. Diana can discuss which approach and session arrangement best suit daily life during the first meeting.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesSelf esteemCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

Also works with

AddictionsFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesCareer difficulties

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Gottman MethodHypnotherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

7+ years

Listed in

Florida

Languages

English, Spanish

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does she address?

She works with stress, anxiety, relationships, self-esteem, grief, trauma and addictions, among other concerns listed on her profile.

How would she describe her therapeutic style?

The style is practical and structured, focusing on noticing unhelpful thoughts and trying different responses with clear skills and exercises.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has seven years of experience as a practicing clinician.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Florida and practices from that state.

In which languages can sessions be held?

Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.

Can international clients work with her?

She accepts international clients.

What format do sessions use?

The original biography does not specify session formats; confirm current session options before booking.

How do I get started with her practice?

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