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Diana Soto

Diana Soto, LCSW

Florida

Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Stress and Trauma

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Credentials
LCSW
Licensed in Florida
LCSW, licence SW17727
NPI
1649413568
Experience
17 years
Languages
English
Location
Florida

These details come from information Diana supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.

AAbout

  • CBT techniques
  • Mindfulness tools
  • Solution focused

About Diana

Diana Soto is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in Florida with 17 years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, and concerns about self-esteem and parenting. She also supports issues such as anger, career stress, coping with life changes, intimacy-related difficulties, and grief.

Her approach is straightforward and practical. Sessions focus on what is happening now and on small, usable steps that reduce distress. She uses Client-Centered techniques to listen closely and build a working relationship. Diana also draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help identify patterns of thinking and behavior that keep problems going.

Mindfulness techniques are used to help manage strong emotions and stay grounded during stressful moments. Solution-Focused methods are applied when clients want targeted, short-term change such as improving communication or managing a crisis. Motivational Interviewing helps when people feel stuck or unsure about next steps.

In session she talks through problems, teaches specific tools, and practices new skills together. Diana emphasizes concrete actions you can try between meetings to make daily life more manageable. She works with multicultural concerns, body image, caregiver stress, dissociation, postpartum depression, and self-harm among other focused areas.

Her background includes nearly two decades of clinical work across settings. People who choose her typically want practical strategies and steady guidance for everyday pressures. To begin, follow the site's matching and scheduling steps to set up a first meeting.

BHow sessions work

How Diana applies approaches to online work

Diana often uses Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in her work. Client-Centered Therapy means she listens closely and focuses on what matters to the client, helping them define goals and priorities. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns.

She also uses Mindfulness Therapy to help manage intense emotions and reduce reactivity. Mindfulness exercises can teach grounding and moment-to-moment awareness that reduce distress during difficult times.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Diana will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That plan can change as progress is made or new issues arise.

The therapist's listed biography does not specify which online session formats are used. Confirm the available formats before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when that is helpful. Licensed professionals can also use video or phone in different situations depending on what the client needs and what is offered.

CAreas of focus

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAnger managementCareer difficultiesDepressionCoping with life changes

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesSelf esteem

Additional focus areas

Body imageCaregiver issues and stressControl issuesDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingIsolation / lonelinessMood disordersMulticultural concernsPostpartum depressionSelf-harmSelf-loveWomen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

17+ years

Listed in

Florida

Languages

English

DQuestions

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does she help with?

Diana helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, parenting concerns, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, and related issues such as body image and caregiver stress.

What is her general therapeutic style?

She uses a practical, collaborative style that focuses on present problems and concrete steps. Sessions mix listening with skill teaching and problem-solving work.

How many years has she been practicing?

She has 17 years of clinical experience working in a range of settings with diverse concerns.

Is she licensed and where does she practice?

She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in Florida.

In which languages are sessions offered?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are accepted.

What session formats are available?

The biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies by location. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I get started with her?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

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