Diana Grello, LMHC

Diana Grello is a licensed mental health counselor in New York who helps people manage stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, parenting strain, grief, and compassion fatigue. She also supports people facing depression, life changes, and problems with self-esteem. Diana emphasizes practical steps that fit daily life and respects each person's strengths and story.

She works from a belief that clients are the experts on their own lives. Sessions focus on identifying what matters to the person and building small, doable changes. Diana encourages clear goals, skill practice, and time to reflect on progress. She aims to make therapy feel collaborative and down-to-earth.

Over 13 years of practice, Diana has helped people navigate attachment concerns, blended family dynamics, caregiver stress, and communication breakdowns. She also addresses guilt, shame, isolation, and questions around life purpose. Her clinical experience includes work with trauma, depression, mood disorders, and seasonal affective disorder.

Diana uses a mix of evidence-based approaches to match each person's needs. She draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy to offer options in session. The goal is to combine practical tools with a supportive conversation.

People who reach out can expect straightforward language, focused skill-building, and a pace set together. Diana aims to help clients notice small changes and apply new ways of coping between meetings. She invites interested people to start when they feel ready.

Therapeutic approaches and how they translate online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice thoughts without getting stuck in them and connect with what matters. It is useful when worry, avoidance, or major life changes make it hard to move forward. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and trying different behaviors to shift mood and functioning. It often helps with anxiety, depression, and social fears. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at patterns in close relationships and how they affect emotion and behavior, which can be helpful for parents, blended family concerns, and relationship stress.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels useful. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust the plan over time based on what is helpful.

Confirm current session options before booking so you know how sessions are scheduled. Online work can make it easier to fit meetings into busy days, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let someone join from a quieter spot or avoid camera use on some days. Ask about the formats offered when you start so you can pick an arrangement that fits your routine and technology.