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Diana Norton

Diana Norton, LCSW

Therapist · Indiana · 35+ years of experience

Calm, practical therapy with seasoned perspective

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At a glance

Listed location
Indiana
Experience
35+ years
Credentials
LCSW
Languages
English
License (Indiana)
LCSW · No. 34002731A
NPI
1851640585

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  • Practical coping skills
  • Focus on relationships
  • Support for aging concerns

About Diana

Diana Norton is an LCSW with 35 years of clinical experience. She focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship struggles, and life transitions. Diana prioritizes clear, practical support so people can take small steps that make daily life easier.

Her work centers on connecting with each person and listening to their story without judgment. She uses talk-based methods to help people sort through emotions, improve communication, and develop coping strategies. Sessions emphasize real-world tools for sleep, mood, and relationship problems.

Over a long career Diana has worked with a wide range of concerns including addictions, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and concerns tied to aging and geriatric issues. She also addresses intimacy, self-esteem, body image, and ADHD-related challenges. Her approach adapts to whatever is most helpful for the person in front of her.

Diana draws on several established approaches to shape sessions, including client-centered work, cognitive-behavioral techniques, and solution-focused strategies. These methods are used to set clear goals, test small steps, and track progress over time.

People who look for practical and compassionate support often find her straightforward style useful. She helps clients build skills they can use outside sessions, and she works with people to make plans for coping with ongoing stressors and sudden life changes.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesGriefSleeping disordersDepression

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFertility issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Solution-Focused Therapy

Experience

35+ years

Credentials

Indiana

Languages

English

How Diana’s Approaches Guide Online Work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and building a trusting relationship. It helps people feel heard and supported while they clarify their goals and values. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect; it teaches practical techniques to shift unhelpful thoughts and change behaviors tied to anxiety, depression, and sleep problems.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Diana will talk with each person about their goals and preferences, and then try methods that fit those needs. She adjusts the plan as progress is made so change feels manageable and relevant to everyday life.

Please confirm the available session options before booking, as this profile does not list specific formats. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when time is tight, and remove travel time so people can use appointments during work breaks or between errands. Many find it helpful to try a few sessions and then decide which setup works best for them.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does Diana help with?

Diana helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship difficulties, sleep problems, addictions, and life transitions. She also works with issues like caregiver stress, chronic illness, and concerns related to aging and geriatric issues.

What is her style of therapy like?

Her style is compassionate and practical. She listens closely and uses talk-based strategies to build skills and set concrete goals.

How much experience does she have?

She brings 35 years of experience as a licensed clinical social worker. That background informs her work with a wide range of emotional and life challenges.

Where does she practice and what is her credential?

She practices in Indiana and holds an LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker.

Are sessions available in other languages or internationally?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are offered?

Please confirm current session options before booking so you know which formats are available. The profile does not list specific session formats.

How does payment and cost work?

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

How do I begin working with Diana?

To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

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