Diane Kohm , LMFT

Diane Kohm is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in Missouri with 30 years of clinical experience. She works with individuals, couples, and families to address a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, sleep difficulties, career transitions, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and coping with life changes. Diane emphasizes the interconnected nature of inner life and external relationships - how thoughts, feelings, intentions, and family patterns shape daily experience and interpersonal dynamics.

Diane uses a strengths-based, collaborative approach that helps people build on existing resources while letting go of beliefs or patterns that no longer serve them. She guides clients in translating internal shifts into healthier interactions with partners, family members, coworkers, and themselves. Her work often focuses on communication, codependency, family of origin issues, forgiveness, life purpose, midlife concerns, veterans and armed forces issues, self-love, women's matters, and workplace challenges.

Drawing from a blend of evidence-informed methods, Diane tailors therapy to each person or relationship she serves. She frames change as an active process and encourages clients to take practical steps toward meaningful goals. Prospective clients can expect a professional, compassionate, and collaborative partnership aimed at discovering a more resilient and authentic way of living.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Relationship and Life Work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and then commit to actions that align with their values. It is useful for anxiety, stress, and navigating life transitions.

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a supportive, nonjudgmental space in which the person is treated with empathy and respect. This approach helps people build self-understanding, self-compassion, and confidence to address issues like self-esteem, relationships, and life purpose.

The Gottman Method is an approach designed for couples that emphasizes practical skills for improving communication, managing conflict, and strengthening emotional connection. It often benefits partners working on trust, intimacy, and recurring relationship patterns.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapy process. Diane works collaboratively with each person or couple to identify which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and adapts techniques as progress unfolds.

Online therapy with Diane is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility to fit different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access consistent support from licensed professionals without the need for travel, and allow therapy to continue across life changes or geographic distances.