Diane Hendricks, LCSW, LSCSW

Diane Hendricks, LCSW, LSCSW, helps people manage anxiety, stress, depression, grief, and trauma. She supports those facing relationship and intimacy concerns, parenting strain, addiction issues, ADHD, and career or life transitions. Diane works with people from the LGBTQ community and those coping with chronic illness, caregiving burdens, or bereavement. She approaches work with warmth, humor, and a calm presence.

Diane trained with a Master of Social Work from the University of Kansas and holds clinical social work licenses in Missouri and Kansas. She has about 15 years of experience, much of it in psychiatric settings. That background includes counseling in hospice, senior care, and with veterans and first responders.

Her primary style is client-centered. She meets people where they are and moves at a pace that fits each person. In sessions she listens closely, asks practical questions, and helps people notice patterns in their thoughts and daily habits.

Diane draws on cognitive behavioral ideas to address unhelpful thinking and mindfulness to increase present-moment awareness. She also uses emotion-focused and existential perspectives when it helps someone explore meaning, attachment, and values.

Clients can expect a nonjudgmental, compassionate interaction. Diane is comfortable being direct when needed and lightening moments with appropriate laughter. She is interested in each person’s life experience and focuses on real changes people can try between sessions.

How Diane’s Approaches Translate to Online Work

Diane uses client-centered therapy to follow each person’s lead, listen deeply, and tailor sessions to current needs. This approach helps when someone wants practical support, goal setting, or a pace that respects where they are emotionally.

She also uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help people identify thought patterns and try small behavior changes. CBT is useful for anxiety, depression, and habits that keep stress going. Emotionally-focused work is part of her approach for people wanting to understand attachment and emotional responses in relationships and close connections.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Diane collaborates with people to choose which methods fit their goals and comfort level. She checks in about what’s working and adapts sessions over time so therapy stays useful and relevant.

This profile does not list specific online session formats. Confirm the therapist’s current session options before booking. Online appointments can make it easier to fit sessions into busy days, save travel time, or choose a shorter check-in when schedules are tight. Licensed professionals often use these options to help people continue progress between in-person meetings and daily life.