Diana Garofalo, LMHC, MSEd, Therapist in New York, New York

Diana Garofalo, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor at LifeStance Health, helps individuals across New York navigate life’s challenges with compassionate, evidence-based mental health care tailored to their unique needs. She provides individual therapy to teens and adults, offering a supportive and nonjudgmental space where clients can build resilience, improve emotional well-being, and work toward meaningful change. Diana specializes in anxiety, depression, and trauma-related concerns, helping clients better understand their experiences and develop practical tools for healing. She frequently supports individuals through life transitions, relationship concerns, and challenges related to self-esteem, integrating approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and mindfulness techniques. Her work is grounded in collaboration, empowering clients to take an active role in their growth while feeling supported every step of the way. She is especially passionate about working with teens and adults facing complex life issues, including school avoidance, grief, and midlife or later life transitions. Diana also has experience supporting LGBTQ+ individuals, ensuring care is inclusive, affirming, and responsive to each person’s lived experience. Her therapeutic style emphasizes both skill-building and emotional insight, helping clients create lasting, positive change. Outside of her clinical work, Diana enjoys watching soccer, spending time at the beach, reading, and seeking out the thrill of roller coasters and theme parks. She also enjoys horror movies, staying active at the gym, and spending time with her loved ones and pets. A lifelong learner, Diana values personal growth and enjoys traveling with her husband, especially when visiting family who live far away.