Diane Hicks Brown, LCSW

Licensed in Virginia · 38 years in practice

Diane Hicks Brown supports people who are coping with stress, anxiety, relationship strains, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and depression.

License and registration

LCSW, Virginia: 0904004265 · expires June 2026
NPI: 1023534393 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 38
Languages: English

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About Diane

Diane Hicks Brown supports people who are coping with stress, anxiety, relationship strains, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and depression. She welcomes conversations about mood struggles, social anxiety, and problems at work. Diane speaks plainly and focuses on what matters to each person.

Diane is a licensed clinical social worker - LCSW - with 38 years of professional experience in Virginia. She meets people where they are and adapts discussions to each individual's needs.

Background and approach

Practical steps and steady listening guide her work. Her approach centers on respect, sensitivity, and compassion. Diane works with clients to build confidence, reduce isolation, and address attachment or abandonment concerns.

She also helps people who feel stuck by control issues or low motivation. Sessions are shaped around a client’s goals. Diane tailors the plan so conversations and techniques fit daily life.

She helps people try new ways of coping and practice small changes that add up over time. Starting therapy can feel hard, and Diane acknowledges that first step. She aims to make the process straightforward and collaborative, so people feel heard and understood as they begin work on whatever brought them in.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Diane lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Online support

How evidence-based techniques work online

Diane uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear goals and practical steps. One approach emphasizes understanding attachment and how early relationships shape current patterns; this helps when abandonment, trust, or relationship strain are central concerns. Another approach targets mood and anxiety by teaching coping skills and behavioral changes that reduce symptoms and increase daily functioning; it is useful for stress, social anxiety, and low motivation.

Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work together. Diane will collaborate with each person to choose approaches that match their needs, goals, and preferences. She adjusts plans over time based on what is helpful and what feels manageable.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging so people can pick what fits their life. Video lets people use visual cues for deeper conversation, phone can be easier when bandwidth or camera use is limited, live chat supports quicker check-ins, and messaging works well for ongoing reflections between sessions. These formats aim to make therapy flexible and easier to fit into a busy schedule.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does Diane focus on?

Diane helps people with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and depression. She also focuses on abandonment, attachment, control issues, loneliness, mood disorders, self-love, social anxiety, and workplace problems.

What is Diane's general therapy style?

She uses straightforward, compassionate conversation and adapts sessions to each person's needs. The work is practical and focused on small changes that fit daily life.

How much clinical experience does she have?

Diane has 38 years of professional experience supporting people with a range of emotional and relationship concerns. That background shapes how she tailors treatment plans.

Where is Diane licensed and based?

She is licensed in Virginia as an LCSW and practices from that state.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are offered?

Therapy can take place by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options let people choose what fits their schedule and needs.

How are fees and payment handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Pricing depends on those factors.

How do I begin working with Diane?

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