Diana Hartwig, LISW
Compassionate social worker helping people rewrite their story
Details
| Name | Diana Hartwig |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LISW |
| Based in | Ohio |
| Licensed in | Ohio |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 6 |
About Diana
Diana Hartwig is an independently licensed social worker in Ohio who focuses on helping people facing stress, anxiety, grief, depression, and life changes. She brings a calm, approachable manner to sessions and centers each conversation on the person's strengths and goals. Diana aims to make the first steps toward change feel manageable and respectful.
She uses Narrative Therapy alongside client-centered listening to help people reframe their stories and notice patterns that no longer serve them.
Background and approach
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy strategies and mindfulness practices are woven in when helpful to address anxiety, mood shifts, and coping skills. Motivational Interviewing may be used to support change around addictions and behavior goals. Diana has six years of practice experience and holds a Master of Social Work and a Bachelor degree in counseling.
She describes her style as warm and practical, focusing on what a person needs now rather than one-size-fits-all methods. Sessions are tailored to each person’s situation and paced to match readiness for change. Her additional focus areas include caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, end-of-life and hospice concerns, hoarding, codependency, and communication problems.
She also supports people coping with trauma, domestic violence, and feelings of emptiness, guilt, or shame. Diana aims for clear, respectful work that helps people build skills and make decisions that fit their life. She invites potential clients to take a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first appointment when ready.
What this therapist works with
Her listing names Stress, Anxiety, Family conflicts, Grief among the things Diana works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Bipolar disorder
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Domestic violence
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hoarding
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Intellectual disability
- Isolation / loneliness
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Traumatic brain injury
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Diana among the ways she works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Diana among the ways she works.
- Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Diana among the ways she works.
- Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Diana among the ways she works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Diana among the ways she works.
- Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by Diana among the ways she works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Diana directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how she works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Diana directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
How Narrative and Practical Methods Work Online
Clients can expect Narrative Therapy to focus on the stories they tell about their life and struggles, helping them separate themselves from problems and consider alternative meanings. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes active listening and respect, giving the person space to set the pace and goals for work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers concrete techniques for changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, helpful for anxiety, depression, and coping skills.Choosing the right approach is part of the process. Diana works together with each person to figure out which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That collaboration means plans can shift over time as priorities change and momentum builds.
Online formats offer practical benefits for many people. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when visual cues matter. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is low or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging make it possible to keep momentum between sessions and to fit support into a busy day. These options aim to make therapy more flexible and easier to fit into everyday life.
Common questions about this listing
What kinds of concerns does Diana address?
Diana works with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, relationship and communication problems, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and related issues such as caregiver stress and chronic illness.
What is Diana's therapeutic style like?
Her style is approachable and client-centered, focusing on a person’s strengths and goals while using practical techniques to build coping skills.
What background does she bring to sessions?
She has six years of clinical experience and combines Narrative Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness, Motivational Interviewing, and solution-focused ideas in her work.
Where is Diana licensed and practicing?
Diana is an Ohio Licensed Independent Social Worker, listed as LISW, and practices with clients located in Ohio.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
How are sessions delivered?
She meets online through video calls, by phone, and via live chat or text-based messaging formats.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to begin working together?
Choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a session according to the therapist's availability.
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