Licensed clinical social worker recordHawaii
Credentials check
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Hawaii
- LCSW, licence LCSW-3189
- NPI
- 1598756983
- Experience
- 20 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Hawaii
These details come from information Kesha 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 focused
- DBT skills
- Veteran issues
About Kesha
Kesha Diodato is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) licensed in Hawaii with 20 years of experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, and life transitions. She also focuses on issues related to Veterans and armed forces service.
She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot and change unhelpful thought patterns. She uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills to help clients stay present, manage distress, and improve relationships. Trauma-Focused Therapy is part of her approach when past events are central to someone’s difficulties.
Kesha has worked in outpatient and residential settings and with active-duty service members and Veterans. She has provided services in person and via telehealth. That range informs practical strategies for everyday life, like grounding techniques and behavior-focused plans.
Sessions are straightforward and task-oriented. She and the client set goals, practice skills, and review progress. The focus is on useful tools that can be applied between meetings.
People can expect a structured process that blends skill training and cognitive work. She helps people identify immediate coping steps and longer-term behavior changes. The aim is clearer thinking, better emotion regulation, and improved functioning in daily life.
BHow sessions work
How therapy approaches translate to online sessions
CBT, or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and changing behaviors that keep problems going. Online CBT sessions typically include setting clear goals, homework between meetings, and step-by-step skills that target anxiety, depression, and stress.DBT, or Dialectical Behavior Therapy, emphasizes skills for managing emotions, tolerating distress, and improving relationships. In remote work this often means practicing concrete skills during sessions and planning when to use them in real life.
Trauma-Focused Therapy concentrates on addressing the impact of past events and reducing ongoing symptoms. Remotely, this can include pacing, stabilization exercises, and repetitive skill practice to build tolerance for difficult memories.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist collaborates with each person to choose methods that fit goals, preferences, and daily life. That means reviewing what helps, adjusting techniques, and combining CBT, DBT, or trauma-focused strategies as needed.
The practical benefits of remote sessions include easier scheduling, fewer travel constraints, and the ability to fit brief check-ins into a workday. The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current session options before booking. Online work aims to keep therapy usable and focused on skills that can be applied between meetings.
CAreas of focus
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Hawaii
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, and coping with life changes. She also has a focus on Veteran and armed forces issues.
What is her style of therapy?
She uses practical, evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy to teach skills and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 20 years of professional experience working in outpatient and residential settings and with service members and Veterans.
Where is she licensed to practice?
She is a licensed clinical social worker, LCSW, licensed in the state of Hawaii.
In which languages can sessions be conducted?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers