Diane Pukajlo, LCSW, CSW

Diane Pukajlo is a licensed clinical social worker who supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, career pressures, depression, and life transitions. She works with people who are also facing attachment concerns, caregiver stress, chronic illness or pain, loneliness, and communication problems. Diane encourages clients to use their own strengths as they move toward more workable days. With 20 years of professional experience, Diane centers sessions on the person in front of her. She uses straightforward, respectful conversation to help people name what matters and set practical steps forward. Clients are invited to describe their story and goals, and Diane offers ideas that fit each person’s priorities. Her work draws on attachment-based approaches to understand how relationships shape feelings and behavior. She also uses cognitive behavioral techniques to spot unhelpful thinking and develop alternatives. Solution-focused tools and motivational interviewing help people break big problems into small, achievable actions. Diane practices in Colorado and holds the credential Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, and CSW. She values clear, doable plans rather than jargon. Many people appreciate her steady, encouraging tone when change feels overwhelming. If someone wants to begin, the usual first steps are a short questionnaire and then scheduling a session based on availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time, and people should confirm current session options before booking.

How Diane’s approaches translate to online work

Diane often draws on attachment-based ideas to look at how close relationships shape feelings and reactions. This approach helps people understand patterns that affect trust, connection, and conflict in daily life. She also uses cognitive behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thoughts and experiment with new ways of thinking and behaving.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Diane will talk with each person about their needs, goals, and preferences and help choose methods that feel useful. She encourages trying practical steps and then adjusting the plan based on what actually helps.

The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Many people find online sessions useful because they can fit therapy into work breaks, reduce travel time, and keep check-ins brief when needed. Online work can also make it easier to share goals, try homework between sessions, and track progress over time.