Hi, I'm Diana
Founder & LICSW Clinical Therapist
I started Aligned Counseling to help young people find balance in the messiness of life. My treatment approach is genuine, realistic, and uniquely tailored to each client’s needs and journey. As an integrative therapist, I blend evidence-based practices with a human, relational approach—drawing from different modalities to meet you where you are and what you need most. My goal is to provide a balanced, trauma-informed, and holistic approach that addresses the whole person—mind, body, and emotions.
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​I specialize in therapy for young and emerging adult women with anxiety, depression, life transitions, and OCD to help them find balance and gain new perspectives on how they see the world and themselves. I challenge Perfectionists, Overthinkers, and People Pleasers to step out of their black-and-white thinking, and find the ‘and’ in their every day.
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In our work together, we’ll explore the patterns that have protected you in the past, dive deeper into your experiences, and notice the stories that your mind is telling you. We’ll work with both your mind and body, helping you tune into how your thoughts, emotions, and physical responses are connected. With an outside perspective, we can look at your habitual thoughts and untangle the core beliefs that have crept into your mind throughout the years. I am here to play an active role in the process–asking the hard questions to make real change and build your self-trust.
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Our goal is not to ‘fix’ you–it’s about helping you understand yourself better, build boundaries, strengthen your self-trust and create space for more flexibility, ease, and self-compassion in your life. We won’t erase anxiety completely, but we’ll learn how to live alongside it with more clarity and resiliency.
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I want my clients to leave sessions feeling confident to navigate the hard days, while fully noticing and enjoying the good ones. I’m here to support you, and will be there cheering you on every step (both big and small) you take!

Education
Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker │MA
Licensed Clinical Social Worker │NY
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University of Southern California│ Los Angeles, CA May 2020
Master of Social Work: Department: Children, Youth and Families
Towson University│Towson, MD May 2018
Bachelor of Science: Psychology│Minors, Family Studies and Health Science​​
Experience
I completed my clinical training at a not-for-profit mental health agency, where I worked closely with children, teens, and families facing challenges like anxiety and depression.
My time there led me to discover my passion for helping older teens and young adults, which I continued to nurture in all my subsequent therapeutic roles.
I founded Aligned Counseling in 2024.
As a Human
Therapists are human, too! I currently live in Boston with my dog Buzz, who you might see pop up in some of our online sessions and will definitely hear me talk about. I grew up in New York which has made me a true lover of pizza and bagels.
I admit that my guilty pleasure is bingeing reality TV (anything from Survivor to Love is Blind – and everything in between). I am also a big reader – and love getting the best recommendations from my clients!
Let's Chat!
To get started, you can schedule a free 20-minute consultation by phone or video through link above, contact form, or simply email me to set it up!​ I’m happy to answer any questions you have and support you in exploring your options for therapy.
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I look forward to meeting you!
