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Diane Pukajlo, LCSW, CSW
Colorado
LCSW - Stress and relationship concerns
See online therapy options- CBT focused
- Attachment work
- Solution-focused
About Diane
Diane Pukajlo is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Colorado with 20 years of experience. She works with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, career struggles, depression, and coping with life changes. Diane frames clients as the experts on their own stories and focuses on practical steps people can use day to day.
She values clear, straightforward work in sessions. Diane uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) alongside attachment-based and client-centered techniques. Sessions look at thoughts, habits, and routines that keep problems going and test small, manageable changes to see what helps.
Diane also addresses attachment issues, caregiver stress, chronic pain or illness, communication problems, isolation and loneliness, and midlife concerns. She includes support for panic attacks, seasonal affective disorder, and aspects of non-monogamous relationships when relevant. The approach stays focused on concrete problems and specific goals.
Motivational interviewing and solution-focused methods are woven into sessions to help people set achievable steps and stay motivated. Diane listens for strengths and practical resources a person already has, then builds short experiments to try between meetings. Progress is reviewed often so plans are adjusted when needed.
Diane works in English and practices in Colorado. Her style is direct and structured, aimed at helping people notice unhelpful patterns and try different ways of responding. To begin, prospective clients use the site's matching and scheduling tools to arrange a first appointment.
How Diane’s approaches translate to online work
CBT focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavioral changes. In online sessions this looks like identifying a problem, creating a short experiment to try during the week, and reviewing what happened in the next meeting. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early and current relationship patterns shape reactions now and helps people try different ways of relating in close connections.Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and reflecting what matters to the person. That approach supports clear goal-setting and steady progress when combined with CBT exercises. Diane will work with the client to decide which methods fit best and adjust tactics as goals or needs change. The choice of approach is collaborative and based on the client’s concerns and preferences.
Session formats are not specified in the original biography, so confirm the available online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. They also let people work from a quiet place without needing to travel, or choose communication that suits their day-to-day routine. Licensed professionals can adapt homework and tracking tools so progress continues between meetings.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Colorado
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Diane help with?
She helps with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, career difficulty, depression, and coping with life changes, plus related concerns such as caregiver stress and chronic illness.
How would she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
She uses CBT to identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and to test small changes. Sessions focus on practical exercises and tracking what works between meetings.
What is her professional background?
Diane has 20 years of professional experience and holds the credentials LCSW and CSW. Her practice centers on structured, goal-oriented work.
Where does she practice and what is her licence?
She is licensed in Colorado as an LCSW and practices in that state.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first appointment through the site's tools.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
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