Licensed clinical social worker recordConnecticut
Diana Stout, LCSW
Connecticut
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Stress and Trauma
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Connecticut
- LCSW, licence 16265
- NPI
- 1508788480
- Experience
- 9 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Connecticut
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
- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Addictions support
About Diana
Diana Stout is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Connecticut with nine years of clinical experience. She helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, LGBT-related concerns, trauma and abuse, and depression. Diana also works with issues like chronic pain and illness, domestic violence, family problems, and isolation.
Diana keeps sessions straightforward and practical. She focuses on listening first and then on steps that make daily life easier. Conversations explore what is worrying the person now and what small changes could reduce distress. This may include coping strategies, ways to manage difficult emotions, or planning next steps for safety and stability.
Her work pays attention to how mental health intersects with physical health and life demands. For people living with chronic illness or pain, she looks at how symptoms affect mood and routine. For those facing trauma, she helps identify patterns that keep painful memories active and looks for ways to reduce their impact on day-to-day functioning.
Diana aims to make therapy practical. She helps people build skills they can use between sessions, such as grounding techniques, behavioral changes, and communication strategies. Progress is measured by clearer routines, reduced overwhelm, and better management of triggers.
When someone is unsure where to begin, Diana starts with a conversation and a short assessment of immediate concerns. That meeting guides whether to focus on symptom management, safety planning, or gradual skill building. The approach is collaborative and paced to what each person can manage.
BHow sessions work
How Diana adapts evidence-based techniques for online care
Diana uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical skills and behavior change. One common approach teaches coping skills for anxiety and stress, such as breathing, grounding, and activity scheduling to reduce overwhelm. These tools help people manage symptoms between sessions and when daily demands rise.She also draws on trauma-focused methods that help people process upsetting memories safely and reduce the ways those memories interrupt daily life. Work in this area tends to move at a steady pace and emphasizes stabilization before deeper processing. Another useful set of techniques targets mood and motivation through behavioral activation - planning small, achievable actions to lift mood and rebuild routines.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Diana will collaborate with each person to choose methods that fit their goals, day-to-day responsibilities, and tolerance for change. She checks in regularly and adjusts strategies based on what is helping and what feels manageable.
Confirm the exact session formats before booking, since formats are not detailed here. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, shorten check-ins when time is limited, and allow people to use techniques at home between sessions. Licensed professionals generally find these arrangements useful for keeping therapy consistent alongside work, medical care, and family responsibilities.
CAreas of focus
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
9+ years
Listed in
Connecticut
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
Diana works with stress, anxiety, addictions, LGBT concerns, trauma and abuse, and depression. She also addresses related areas like chronic pain, domestic violence, and isolation.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She uses a practical, collaborative approach that starts with listening and then focuses on skills and steps to reduce daily distress. Sessions emphasize concrete tools and manageable changes.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has nine years of experience working with people facing a range of mental health and life challenges. That background informs her practical, problem-focused work.
Is she licensed and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, listed as CT LCSW, and practices in Connecticut.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is provided when selecting options during sign-up.
How do I start a first session?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling the first session. That process guides initial planning.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers