Diane Hendricks, LCSW, LSCSW | Therapist in Kansas

Client-centered approach
15 years experience
Works with adults

About Diane

Diane Hendricks is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addiction, codependency, and relationship or intimacy-related concerns. She brings a calm, down-to-earth presence and aims to meet people where they are in their lives. Diane works with adults who want practical support for big life changes and ongoing struggles.

Diane earned a Master’s Degree in Social Work from the University of Kansas and holds LCSW and LSCSW credentials. She has about 15 years of experience, much of it in psychiatric settings. Her background includes senior counseling, hospice care, work with veterans and first responders, and supporting members of the LGBTQ+ community.

Her style is client-centered. That means she follows the person’s pace and focuses on what matters most to them. She aims to be nonjudgmental, compassionate, and straightforward in sessions. Humor is sometimes part of the work when it fits.

In sessions Diane combines practical techniques and reflective conversation. She uses approaches such as cognitive behavioral methods, emotionally-focused ideas, and mindfulness practices to help people notice patterns and try new behaviors. She also draws on existential questions about meaning when clients want that.

People who choose her can expect a conversational, respectful tone and help turning overwhelming feelings into manageable steps. Diane emphasizes understanding each person’s life story and adapting her approach to fit their goals.

Approaches that guide online work and healing

Diane uses client-centered work that focuses on each person’s priorities and pace. In practice this means listening first, then shaping sessions around what the person wants to address and how quickly they want to move forward.

She also uses cognitive behavioral ideas to help people spot unhelpful thoughts and try small behavior changes. CBT-style tools can be useful for anxiety, depression, stress, and patterns linked to codependency or anger.

Emotionally-focused ideas inform parts of her work when relationship and intimacy concerns are central. Those methods help people name feelings and shift how they respond to close relationships.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Diane will collaborate with each person to choose methods that fit their goals, values, and comfort level. She treats the process as a team effort and checks in regularly about what is or isn’t helping.

Confirm the specific online session options before booking, as those details are not listed here. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. They can also let someone keep regular contact during life transitions without rearranging the whole day.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuse Grief Self esteem Depression

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependency Communication problems Control issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separation Domestic violenceEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgiveness Guilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingInfidelity Isolation / loneliness JealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

15+ years

Credentials

Missouri, Kansas

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does Diane address?

Diane supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, codependency, relationship and intimacy-related concerns, and related issues such as ADHD and burnout.

How would you describe her therapy style?

Her style is client-centered and conversational. She meets people at their pace and blends practical techniques with reflective talk.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has about 15 years of experience working in psychiatric settings, hospice, senior counseling, and with veterans and first responders.

What are Diane's credentials and where is she based?

She holds LCSW and LSCSW credentials and is based in Kansas. Her education includes a Master’s Degree in Social Work from the University of Kansas.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people from other countries work with her?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are sessions scheduled and paid for?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What should I do to begin working with her?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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