meet diana

Therapy for parents who are holding everything together, from someone who lives it too.

Telehealth therapy for parents of children with medical and special needs, foster and adoptive families, and kids and teens coping with chronic illness.

  • MSW · LCSW
  • Licensed in FL · CA · IL · AZ · UT
  • 2026 Angels in Adoption honoree
Diana Gelfand, MSW, LCSW, smiling with arms crossed
Diana GelfandFoster & adoptive mom of three. Former pediatric medical social worker.
sound familiar?

The thoughts you don't say out loud

Parenting a child with special needs, a medical diagnosis, or a trauma history is one of the hardest things a person can do, and one of the least talked about. The grief, the exhaustion, the guilt, the love: it all deserves space.

"Am I doing enough?" Foster & adoptive parents
"I chose this, and it's still hard." Adoptive parents
"I'm grieving a life I imagined, and I feel guilty for it." Special needs parents
"It's not fair that I can't do what my friends do." Kids & teens, 9–17
Portrait of Diana Gelfand
why families choose me

I'm not just your therapist. I'm a parent on this road too.

"I know this world because I live it alongside you."
10years as a foster parent
3children adopted from foster care
14years working with medically complex kids
5states licensed
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how it works

Getting started is simple

  1. Free 15-minute consultation

    We talk about why you are seeking therapy, what you are looking for in a therapist, and next steps should you feel we are a match. No pressure, just a conversation.

  2. Intake

    We get to know your story, your goals, and what support looks like for you. You'll receive a Good Faith Estimate first.

  3. Weekly sessions from home

    50–55 minute telehealth sessions from home (length depends on private pay or insurance), scheduled around medical appointments and caregiving duties.

Licensed in 5 states

good questions

Before you reach out

More answers on the FAQ page and the Rates & Insurance page.

Do you take insurance?

Yes. I’m in-network with many Aetna and UnitedHealthcare plans. Many families choose private pay instead, so there’s no diagnosis on an insurance record and we decide together how often to meet. If your plan isn’t on my list, I provide a monthly superbill you can submit for out-of-network reimbursement.

Can telehealth therapy actually work for busy parents?

Absolutely! Telehealth lets you access therapy from home, without travel, and schedule around medical appointments and caregiving. Morning coffee time, lunch breaks and after the children are asleep are great opportunities for your needs to get met.

Do you see children, or only parents?

Both. I work with parents and caregivers, and with children and teens ages 9–17 coping with medical conditions, anxiety, depression, neurodivergence, or foster and adoption challenges.

Where are you licensed?

Florida, California, Utah, Illinois, and Arizona.

let's get started

You don't have to keep carrying this alone.

Start with a free 15-minute consultation. No pressure, just a conversation.

Book your free call

Or call 561-903-0096 · Diana@DLGtherapy.com