Diana Najera, LCSW

Diana Najera is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people manage stress and anxiety, cope with grief and loss, and navigate parenting and depression. She works in English and Spanish and is based in Texas. Diana emphasizes practical support and clear next steps for people who feel overwhelmed by life changes.

She approaches sessions believing each person knows their own story and strengths. Diana uses methods that help clients notice thoughts and choose actions that match their values. She also focuses on patterns in relationships and how attachment influences behavior.

In a typical session she listens closely, reflects what she hears, and helps clients try small tests or new ways of responding between meetings. She leans on tools from cognitive behavioral work to spot unhelpful thinking and from solution-focused work to set short-term goals. Narrative ideas help people reframe painful events without erasing their reality.

Diana has six years of professional experience as a licensed clinical social worker, LCSW. Her work includes issues across the life span such as aging and caregiver stress, hospice and end-of-life concerns, postpartum depression, and communication problems. She also addresses feelings like guilt, shame, and struggles with forgiveness.

People who choose Diana can expect straightforward, compassionate sessions that aim for useful changes. She encourages clients to set the pace and to bring the questions they care about most to each meeting.

How Diana Uses Therapy Approaches Online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without letting them dictate actions. It focuses on clarifying personal values and taking small steps toward what matters most, which can be useful for stress, anxiety, and life transitions.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at thought patterns and behaviors that keep problems going. It uses simple exercises to test beliefs, shift unhelpful thinking, and build practical skills for managing mood and worry.

Diana treats finding the right approach as a shared process. She will talk with each person about goals and preferences, try methods that seem to fit, and adjust the plan over time. This collaborative way helps clients shape therapy to match their needs.

If you are considering online sessions, confirm the current session options before booking. The online format can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove commute time. Some people prefer online meetings because they can schedule around work or caregiving duties and focus on practical steps between sessions. Licensed professionals, including therapists, can use these methods effectively in remote sessions, and Diana will help identify which approach suits each person's situation.