Welcome! My name is Diana F. Hott, and I have been a psychiatric social worker since 1987. I have a license in clinical social work (LCSW) from Virginia, and I belong to the National Association of Social Workers. I am also a Certified Employee Assistance Professional (CEAP) since 1998.
My treatment focus is cognitive, which means treatment centers around how a person thinks about themselves in relation to the world, and how that affects emotions and behaviors. I also use behavioral techniques. This means that actions can be modified by understanding and changing what comes before and/or after them. I have training in the more classical forms of psychotherapy, which allow me to operate in treatment with a well-rounded approach.
I neither prescribe medications nor do psychological testing. I work with adults and I do not discriminate based on race, age, color or faith. However, I am not specifically trained to work with infants, senior adults, chemical dependency, Christian Counseling or legal assessments. Treatment modalities include individual, group, parenting, family and couples therapy.
OUT OF OFFICE NOTICE:
I will be on medical leave of absence from January 19, 2024 returning February 6, 2024. I will be available for new clients on March 1, 2024. Thank you.
COVID-19 Accommodations:
Both in-office and virtual sessions are available. Only those who have been vaccinated can take advantage of in-office sessions. If you are not feeling well, running a temperature, cough or other symptoms of illness, please stay home.
I am responsible for the health and safety of all clients. I appreciate your understanding during these challenging times. Virtual sessions on the VSee HIPAA-compliant platform are still available to any and all who would like to continue. I look forward to returning to office visits and seeing you soon!
EMERGENCY SUICIDE HOTLINE INFORMATION:
On July 16, 2022, the Virginia State Department of Social Services launched a three-digit mental health suicide and crisis hotline number: 988. If you or a loved one is having a mental health crisis, you can call or text 988. Anyone with a Virginia area code can get access to mental health counselors using this number. Help is also available through the existing state/national crisis care system. The National Suicide Prevention Hotline number, 1-800-273-8255 is still available to call, or text “CONNECT” to 855-11, and is available 24 hrs/day, 7 days/week. More information is available at loudoun.gov/suicideprevention.
NOTICE OF RATE INCREASE:
PLEASE NOTE: As of January 1, 2023, rates for all services will increase. Biopsychosocial assessments will increase to $200.00; Individual, family and couples sessions will be $145.00/session.