Diane Pukajlo

LCSW, CSW

Colorado

Compassionate listener who helps people move forward

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At a glance

Credentials

LCSW, CSW

License

LCSW, Colorado / CSW.09925846

NPI

1982729927

Experience

20 years

Languages

English

Location

Colorado

Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.

1. • Motivational listening
   • Attachment focus
   • Practical goals

   About Diane

   Diane Pukajlo is a Colorado licensed clinical social worker who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, career strain, and relationship concerns. She frames the first step as an act of courage and offers steady support as people work toward a more fulfilling life.

   Diane draws on two decades of practice to meet people where they are. She treats clients as the experts of their own stories and starts by listening closely. Sessions focus on practical steps, clearer choices, and building on strengths already in a person’s life.

   Her approach blends motivational interviewing with attachment-based and client-centered ideas. That means conversations aim to uncover what matters most and to strengthen trusted connections in relationships. Cognitive behavioral and solution-focused techniques are used when helpful to tackle patterns and set reachable goals.

   Diane has supported people through life transitions, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, and issues around isolation or communication. She also helps with panic attacks, seasonal mood shifts, and questions tied to midlife and women’s issues. Polyamory and non-monogamous relationships are included among her focus areas.

   People who meet with Diane can expect a collaborative, respectful pace. She helps break problems into manageable steps and encourages realistic experiments between sessions. Her style is straightforward and compassionate, with attention to what each person wants to change next.

2. How Diane’s Approaches Work Online

   Diane often uses motivational interviewing to help people find and strengthen their own motivation for change. This approach focuses on clear, nonjudgmental conversation that helps people weigh options and commit to small steps.
   
   She also draws on attachment-based ideas to look at how relationships shape feelings and behavior. That work is about recognizing patterns in connection and trying new ways of relating that feel safer and more satisfying.
   
   Finding the best approach is a shared process. Diane will talk with each person about goals and preferences, then try methods that fit those needs. She checks in and adjusts plans when something isn’t working so the work stays practical and relevant.
   
   If you are considering online therapy, confirm the current session options before booking since formats are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and avoid travel time. It can also let people try different pacing or homework supports between sessions, which may help apply changes in daily life.

4. Areas of expertise

   Primary focus

   Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesCareer difficultiesDepressionCoping with life changes

   Additional focus areas

   Attachment issuesCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsIsolation / lonelinessMidlife crisisPanic disorder and panic attacksPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveWomen's issues

   Therapeutic approaches

   Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

   Experience

   20+ years

   Listed in

   Colorado

   Languages

   English

5. Frequently asked questions

   What kinds of concerns does Diane help with?

   Diane supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, career difficulties, relationship concerns, and coping with life changes. She also focuses on caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, isolation, panic attacks, seasonal affective disorder, and women’s issues.

   How would you describe her therapeutic style?

   Her style is collaborative and client-centered. She listens first, treats you as the expert on your life, and works at a practical pace to set reachable steps.

   What experience does she bring?

   She has 20 years of professional work experience supporting people with a wide range of concerns. That background informs a practical, strengths-based approach.

   What credentials and location are listed for Diane?

   She holds LCSW and CSW credentials and is licensed in Colorado.

   Which languages are sessions offered in?

   Sessions are offered in English.

   Does she work with international clients?

   She does not accept international clients at this time.

   How much do sessions cost?

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

   How do I begin working with her?

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

6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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