Diana Calmes

Since my undergraduate studies, I have been especially interested in the mechanisms of psychological trauma. I’ve witnessed survivors of war and torture confront the consequences of trauma and gradually reclaim their lives. I know that our neurobiology is wired to help us heal—but sometimes, professional support is needed to activate and guide those natural healing processes. In my trauma work, I integrate psychodynamic therapy, EMDR, and cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) to offer a comprehensive and individualized approach. Thanks to my extensive CBT training, I can offer an effective treatment to anxiety-related conditions such as social anxiety, panic attacks, obsessive-compulsive symptoms (OCD), and chronic worry. Dealing with anxiety can feel exhausting and overwhelming—one might feel being stuck in a suffocating space controlled by fear. The important thing to know is that a way out exists, and most people can walk it with professional support. Another area of my professional focus is relationships - with oneself and with others. I believe that the quality of our lives is deeply connected to the quality of our relationships. Often, patterns formed in the past shape the way we relate to others—sometimes without our awareness. In therapy, I support clients in uncovering unconscious relational patterns so they can gain clarity, strengthen their sense of self, and explore new, more fulfilling ways of being with others. On a more personal note — after living in three different countries - in Asia, Russia and Germany - I am now settled in the United States with my husband and our young daughter.