- Family of origin issues
- Relationship repair
- ACT and CBT
About Diane
Diane Kohm is a Licensed Marital and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in Missouri with 30 years of experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, low self-esteem, depression, sleep problems, career concerns, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and coping with life changes. She also focuses on family issues including family of origin patterns, codependency, communication problems, and forgiveness.
Diane frames problems as arising in relationships – with partners, family of origin, colleagues, and one’s own thoughts and feelings. She helps people identify repeated patterns that keep them stuck and then try different behaviors to get different results. Sessions tend to be collaborative and practical, with a focus on skills people can use between meetings.
Her approach draws from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, the Gottman Method, and client-centered work. That mix lets her address thoughts, emotions, and interaction patterns. She uses mindfulness practices alongside structured exercises when those fit the person’s goals.
In sessions Diane helps people notice unhelpful thoughts, practice new ways of relating, and rebuild communication. She aims to translate inner shifts into clearer behavior with partners and family members. Work on family of origin issues looks at roles and expectations learned in childhood and how they show up now.
She offers services in English and accepts international clients. Fees vary with location and use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. To begin, readers are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Diane uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help people notice their thoughts and choose actions that align with their values. ACT is useful for anxiety, stress, and making purposeful life changes. She pairs that with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), which looks at how thoughts and behaviors keep problems going and teaches concrete skills to change them.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Diane will collaborate with each person to pick methods that fit their goals and preferences. That might mean using ACT strategies in one phase, then moving to CBT exercises or emotionally-focused methods when relationships need clearer repair.
Please confirm the session formats offered before booking, as the biography does not list specific delivery methods. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Therapists can also use video or audio work alongside exercises and worksheets so sessions focus on clear communication and practical skills rather than lengthy travel.
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Experience
30+ years
Listed in
Missouri
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
Which concerns does she address related to family patterns?
She works with people on family of origin issues, communication problems, codependency, forgiveness, and broader family problems.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She uses a practical, collaborative approach that combines structured techniques and reflective conversation to change patterns and behaviors.
How much experience does she have?
She has 30 years of clinical experience as a Licensed Marital and Family Therapist.
What are her credentials and location?
She is an LMFT licensed in Missouri and practices there.
Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Confirm current session options before booking as the biography does not list specific session formats.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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