Diana Barfoot , LCSW, CSW

Diana Barfoot is a licensed clinical social worker in Colorado with six years of experience supporting people through a wide range of life challenges. She holds LCSW and CSW credentials, indicating advanced social work licensure and additional certification, and brings a compassionate, practical approach to therapy.

Diana has worked with individuals facing depression, anxiety, substance use and process addictions, relationship difficulties, and struggles with self-esteem and shame. She also supports people dealing with grief, trauma, codependency, isolation, and questions about life purpose. Her practice includes work on anger, career transitions, and other life changes that can feel overwhelming.

Her style centers on creating a respectful, nonjudgmental space where people can explore their concerns and build skills for change. Diana integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused techniques, and client-centered principles to tailor an individual plan that matches each person’s needs and goals. She emphasizes practical tools and collaborative planning so clients leave sessions with clear steps to practice between meetings.

Recognizing that reaching out for help can feel daunting, Diana focuses on helping people move toward greater calm, self-understanding, and healthier relationships. She approaches each person as unique and works to empower them to make the changes they want to see in their lives.

Approaches That Guide Online Therapy and Growth

Diana draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and develop practical strategies for managing mood, anxiety, and addictive patterns. This approach is action-oriented and useful for people seeking concrete tools to change how they respond to stressors.

She also uses Client-Centered Therapy, which emphasizes empathy, active listening, and supporting the client’s own strengths and insights. This approach helps people who need a collaborative, validating environment to explore identity, self-worth, and relationship concerns.

Solution-Focused Therapy is another part of Diana’s toolkit, concentrating on clear, short-term goals and steps that move a person toward the changes they want to see. It can be especially helpful for clients looking for practical progress during life transitions or when addressing specific problems.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is a collaborative process. Diana works with clients to explore which methods feel most helpful based on their needs, goals, and preferences, and adjusts the plan as therapy progresses.

Online sessions by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, reduce travel time, and access support from different locations. These options offer flexibility so clients can choose the format that best fits their schedule and communication style while working with licensed professionals and therapists to make meaningful progress.