Diane Pukajlo, LCSW, CSW

Therapist in Colorado

Diane Pukajlo is a licensed clinical social worker in Colorado who focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship strain, career concerns, and depression.

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Licensed inColorado
LicenseCSW.09925846
NPI 1982729927
Experience20+ years
LanguagesEnglish

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About Diane

Diane Pukajlo is a licensed clinical social worker in Colorado who focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship strain, career concerns, and depression. She brings 20 years of experience and a straightforward, respectful approach that centers on each person’s strengths. Diane speaks English and works with adults seeking clearer direction and better coping skills.

She sees clients as the experts in their own lives and partners with them to set practical goals.

Background and approach

Sessions tend to be conversational and focused on what matters right now. Diane uses tools drawn from attachment-based ideas, client-centered listening, and cognitive behavioral techniques to help people notice patterns and try new ways of relating or coping. When life feels overwhelming, Diane helps break things into small, doable steps.

She supports people coping with caregiving strain, chronic illness or pain, loneliness, or life transitions. She also addresses panic attacks, seasonal mood changes, and difficulties in non-monogamous relationships with calm, clear guidance. Her style is warm and pragmatic.

She listens first, then suggests approaches tailored to a person’s goals and pace. Expect sessions that combine reflective conversation, practical skill-building, and goal-focused planning. Diane uses a range of methods including motivational interviewing and solution-focused work to keep progress moving.

People who want clearer communication, better stress management, or help navigating midlife shifts often find this mix useful.

Credentials

LCSW (Colorado): License CSW.09925846 · expires August 2027
NPI: 1982729927 · national provider identifier

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Focus areas and approaches

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

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Career difficulties
Depression
Coping with life changes
Attachment issues
Caregiver issues and stress
Chronic pain, illness, and disability
Communication problems
Isolation / loneliness
Midlife crisis
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Self-love
Women's issues

Approaches Diane names

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Online support

How attachment-informed and practical therapy works online

Attachment-based therapy looks at how early connections shape current relationships and patterns. Online sessions using this approach help people notice repeating relationship habits and try new ways of relating in daily life. Client-centered therapy centers on being heard and understood; the therapist listens deeply and follows the client's lead to build trust and clarity. Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and trying concrete behavior changes to reduce symptoms and improve functioning.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Diane will listen to your concerns, goals, and preferences and then suggest which methods to try first. Together you can adjust the mix of approaches as work moves forward so sessions remain practical and relevant.

Online therapy offers flexibility that fits busy lives. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or when a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging provide ongoing contact and quick moments of support between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work days, caregiving routines, or other commitments while keeping the focus on progress and practical skill building.

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Frequently asked

What concerns does Diane help with?

Diane supports people with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, career challenges, depression, and coping with life changes. She also focuses on attachment issues, caregiver stress, chronic pain and illness, loneliness, panic, and related concerns.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her style is client-centered and collaborative, with an emphasis on listening and building on existing strengths. Sessions are conversational and focused on practical steps that match a person's goals.

How much experience does she have?

She has 20 years of professional experience working with a range of concerns and life transitions. That experience informs a practical, paced approach to care.

What credentials and location are listed?

She is a licensed clinical social worker with the credentials LCSW and CSW and practices in Colorado.

Which languages are offered and are international sessions possible?

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

What session formats are available?

She meets with clients via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.

How does pricing work?

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

How do I begin working with her?

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