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Diane Pukajlo, LCSW, CSW

Practical support for anxiety and life changes

20 years in practice · based in Colorado · sessions in English · online sessions

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About Diane

Diane Pukajlo is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who helps people manage stress, anxiety, relationship strains, career challenges, and depression. She works with clients facing life changes and offers steady support while they find their own path forward. Diane emphasizes practical steps people can try between sessions to feel better in day-to-day life.

She approaches therapy with respect for each person's story and strengths. Diane uses a mix of methods to match what someone needs in the moment, so sessions can include problem-solving, emotional processing, or skill practice.

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Background and approach

Her work is grounded in collaboration - she listens first, then helps set clear, achievable goals. With 20 years of professional experience, Diane draws on a variety of techniques to address attachment issues, communication problems, caregiver stress, and isolation. She also supports people dealing with chronic pain, illness, and seasonal mood shifts.

Sessions can focus on practical coping tools for panic and anxiety as well as rebuilding self-compassion and confidence. Diane holds LCSW and CSW credentials and practices in Colorado. She offers straightforward guidance and helps clients weigh options when they face career decisions, relationship transitions, or midlife shifts.

The emphasis is on small, manageable changes that build momentum over time. People can expect a calm, listening presence and clear steps to try between meetings. Diane aims to help people feel more in control and more able to handle everyday stresses.

She encourages questions and keeps the pace tied to each person’s comfort level.

How Diane’s Approaches Work Online

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on patterns in close relationships and helps people notice how early connection styles affect current feelings and reactions. It can be useful when trust, closeness, or repeated conflicts are causing stress. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical tools to reduce anxiety and change unhelpful thinking patterns. Solution-Focused Therapy emphasizes identifying small, achievable steps and building on what already works to create quick momentum.

Choosing the right approach happens together. Diane listens to a person’s goals, preferences, and the issues they bring, and then suggests techniques to try. She adjusts methods over time so work stays relevant and feels useful rather than overwhelming.

Online sessions include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for busy schedules. Video is good for in-depth conversations and visual cues, phone calls work when bandwidth is limited, live chat is handy for short check-ins, and text messages let someone check in between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work breaks, caregiving routines, or days with limited travel.
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Questions people ask

What concerns does Diane commonly address?
Diane supports people with stress, anxiety, relationship and career struggles, depression, and coping with life changes. She also focuses on attachment issues, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, communication problems, panic attacks, and seasonal mood shifts.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She practices in a collaborative, client-centered way that begins with listening and identifying strengths. Sessions mix emotional reflection with practical skills and goal-setting tailored to each person.
What is her background and experience?
She has 20 years of professional experience working in mental health. That experience informs a practical approach to common life stressors and mood concerns.
What credentials does she hold and where is she based?
Diane holds LCSW and CSW credentials and practices in Colorado as a licensed clinician.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English only and she does not accept international clients at this time.
What kinds of session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and communication preferences.
How are costs and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling based on therapist availability.

What this therapist works with

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Experience
20 years
Licensed
Colorado
Languages
English

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