Diana Hartwig , LISW

Diana Hartwig is a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) based in Ohio with six years of clinical experience. She earned a Master of Social Work from Youngstown State University in 2014 and also holds a bachelor's degree in counseling. Diana has worked with people facing depression, anxiety, adjustment disorders, relationship concerns, and trauma, and she has developed particular expertise in grief and loss.

Diana's counseling style is approachable and client-centered. She affirms the dignity and worth of each person and offers respectful, compassionate care. Her work blends cognitive-behavioral techniques, solution-focused strategies, mindfulness practices, and person-centered principles within a consistent strengths-based framework to create treatment that fits each individual's needs.

Sessions with Diana are tailored to a client's unique qualities and goals, with an emphasis on empowerment and practical skills for coping and change. She supports clients through challenging life transitions and difficult emotions, aiming to help them build resilience and move toward meaningful progress. Diana looks forward to partnering with clients as they take steps toward healing and growth.

How Diana’s Approaches Work Online

Diana draws from client-centered therapy to create a supportive, nonjudgmental space where clients lead the pace and focus of sessions. This approach emphasizes listening, empathy, and helping clients identify their own strengths and values to guide change.

She also uses cognitive behavioral therapy - a practical, skills-focused method that helps clients recognize and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. CBT is often applied to anxiety, depression, stress, and adjustment concerns to build more effective coping strategies.

Mindfulness therapy is incorporated to help clients develop present-moment awareness and stress management skills. Mindfulness practices can reduce reactivity, improve emotion regulation, and complement other therapeutic techniques.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Diana works with clients to identify which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adapts techniques as progress is made.

Online sessions via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging offer flexibility for scheduling and allow clients to access care from home or other convenient locations. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives while maintaining the continuity of care provided by licensed professionals and therapists.