Profile / United States
Diane Kohm, LMFT
Missouri
LMFT - Relationships and Anxiety
See online therapy options- CBT techniques
- ACT and mindfulness
- Gottman informed work
About Diane
Diane Kohm is an LMFT - Licensed Marital and Family Therapist in Missouri with 30 years of experience. She helps people handle stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, depression, self-esteem problems, and life transitions. Diane also addresses trauma and abuse, sleep difficulties, career concerns, bipolar support, and challenges related to ADHD.
Diane uses clear, practical steps in sessions. She listens to what matters most and then helps people notice thoughts and habits that get in the way. Sessions often focus on small, testable changes rather than on long explanations. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot unhelpful thinking patterns and try different responses.
Her approach also includes Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and client-centered techniques to help people clarify values and choose actions that fit those values. Emotionally-Focused Therapy and the Gottman Method inform her work with relationship issues, bringing attention to how partners interact and repair conflict. Mindfulness skills are used to steady attention and reduce reactivity.
Diane frames therapy as a practical process. She and the client set goals, track progress, and adjust tactics when needed. She aims to replace stuck behaviors with useful alternatives through repeated practice and review. The work is collaborative and structured.
People come for a mix of issues - workplace stress, family problems, codependency, midlife questions, forgiveness, and women's issues are common topics. Diane also supports veterans and those dealing with family of origin problems. Her background is focused on helping individuals translate inner changes into real change in daily relationships.
How these approaches translate to online work
CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors. Online sessions can walk through thought records, behavioral experiments, and homework in a step-by-step way to reduce anxiety or change routines.Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice what matters and take value-based actions. In remote sessions this often means clarifying values, practicing acceptance exercises, and planning small moves that align with those values.
Client-Centered Therapy centers the person's experience and uses reflective listening to clarify concerns. Online meetings can use this style to slow assessment, summarize priorities, and choose concrete next steps together.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will review goals, try methods, and adjust based on what helps most. This is a collaborative process focused on what produces usable change for daily life.
Confirm the therapist's current session options before booking because the biography does not list formats. In general, online work can make fitting sessions into a busy schedule easier, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Discuss preferred meeting rhythms and practical needs when scheduling so sessions fit into everyday life.
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Experience
30+ years
Listed in
Missouri
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she focus on?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, depression, self-esteem, trauma and abuse, sleep problems, career questions, bipolar concerns, ADHD, and life changes.
What kind of therapy style does she use?
Diane uses a practical, structured style that highlights specific skills and small experiments. She combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with ACT, client-centered work, EFT, Gottman ideas, and mindfulness.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 30 years of experience as a marriage and family therapist working with a range of personal and relational problems.
What are her credentials and location?
She is an LMFT - Licensed Marital and Family Therapist based in Missouri.
In which languages can sessions be held?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
Which session formats are available?
Confirm current session options before booking as the biography does not specify exact formats.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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