Diana Gaona
Supporting Children in Emotional Balance, Coping Skills and Confidence
Virtual sessions — Texas
Accepts insurance
5/5
(7)
|
LPC
Works with ages 4 to 19
5/5
(7)
|
LPC
Works with ages 4 to 19
9+ years in practice
Calm
Patient
Warm
Biography
I am passionate about supporting children, adolescents, and families as they navigate life's challenges. I bring years of experience working in both school settings and private practice. I integrate play therapy , cognitive behavioral techniques, and trauma informed practices to create a safe space where clients feel understood and empowered. I believe every child and adolescent has the ability to grow, heal, and build resilience with the right support.
Specializes in
Treatment Method
You can talk to your therapist in your first session about which approach would be the best fit for you.
Art Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Play Therapy
Mindfulness-Based Therapy (MBT)
Style
Calm
Patient
Warm
Languages Spoken
English
Spanish
Cultural fit
Communities I have meaningful experience working with.
Bilingual / Spanish-Speaking Households
Neurodivergent Youth (ADHD, Autism, Learning Differences)
Education
Master of Education Counseling and Guidance, Counseling and Guidance
University of Texas Rio Grande Valley · 2014
MC
University of Texas Rio Grande Valley · 2015
Professional memberships
Association for Play Therapy · member since 2025
Frequently asked questions
What does our first session look like?
Our first session focuses on gathering background information from parents and discussing goals for therapy. I will also review what sessions may look like based on your child's age and individual needs. Each session is personalized and tailored to support your child's unique goals and areas of growth.
What if my child or teen won't open up to you?
Building trust and rapport is an important part of the process, and I move at a pace that feels safe and supportive for your child. I use age appropriate activities, conversation, and therapeutic techniques to help children and teens feel more comfortable expressing themselves. My goal is to create a welcoming environment where your child feels heard, respected, and understood.
Reviews
Average Rating
5/5 (7)
Total Reviews
7
Parent of a 13 year old
Mar 05, 2026
Some stuff that was helpful was the skills she taught me.
Parent of an 8 year old
Feb 17, 2026
We had our first session last night. Diana was....amazing! She was kind and understanding and really engaging with my kiddo. She didnt judge or ask him to stop moving. She incorporated that movement into the session and saw it as an advantage vs a distraction. We cannot wait to continue seeing her and my kiddo is very excited for his next meeting.
Parent of a 13 year old
Jan 08, 2026
Nothing was challenging and felt great about all the subjects we hit on.
Parent of a 4 year old
Dec 31, 2025
Communication from Diana with us as parents helps our journey with Addilynn. Being on the same page and helping Diana implement structures and strategies is what help make the improvements we need.
Parent of a 4 year old
Dec 19, 2025
I love how patient Diana is with my daughter. & how reassuring she is with me that I'm doing great. We look forward to our visits. I love that she's teaching us coping skills, in ways that a 4 year old may find fun and actually want to apply when getting upset. No complaints here!
Parent of a 4 year old
Dec 04, 2025
I feel like it was really helpful. Addilynn enjoyed every minute of it and it gave me a chance to see how she acts and put how shes behaving in school into prospective. We are looking forward to our future sessions.
Parent of a 9 year old
Nov 04, 2025
My son really enjoys speaking with Diana. He feels so happy and relaxed when speaking with her. I can tell he feels satisfied in the session.
Book session
Next available: Jun 4
