Kesha Diodato, LCSW

Kesha Diodato is an LCSW who helps adults manage stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, and major life changes. She works with people who have military or veteran-related concerns alongside other life stressors. Her tone in sessions is collaborative and practical. Kesha draws on about 20 years of clinical experience in outpatient and residential settings. She has provided care for civilians, active-duty service members, and Veterans. Her background includes remote work via telehealth as well as in-person practice in Hawaii. Her approach emphasizes changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. She uses techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify patterns that keep problems going. She also teaches skills from Dialectical Behavior Therapy to help people stay present, handle distress, and improve emotional control. Kesha uses trauma-focused methods when past abuse or deployment-related stress is part of the concern. In sessions she helps people name what is happening, practice new responses, and plan small steps toward improvement. She aims to make therapy straightforward and goal-oriented. People can expect a respectful, nonjudgmental space to talk through difficult feelings and choices. Kesha focuses on practical tools that fit daily life and on helping people build routines that support change. She supports clients as they move from where they are toward where they want to be.