Diana Kotis-Harber, LCSW, C-DBT, C-IGP, C-CTP

PTSD/Trauma, crisis intervention and stabilization, ADHD, neurodivergences, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, psychotic disorders, chronic mental illness, suicidality, addictions, disordered eating, grief and loss, race, diversity, equity and inclusion, LBGTQIA+, Black, Latino, Native American, and Asian mental health, HIV/AIDS, veterans/military, first generation college students and international students, non-traditional college students, women’s issues, parenting, family of origin issues, medical issues.

• English
• Greek
• Spanish

I have over 24 years of providing mental health services, ranging in all areas of practice. I prefer to build rapport with my clients by allowing them to share what their treatment goals and focuses are while reminding them they are the experts and partners in our therapeutic relationship. I am dedicated to helping people grow and become their most successful and authentic selves. I am gentle, open, and direct when it is helpful to the client, and I believe the client is the expert in their own life. I am friendly, and most would feel safe and comfortable when working with me.

Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Certified in Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Certified Grief Informed Professional, Certified Clinical Trauma Professional

M.S.W. | Jane Addams College of Social Work-University of Illinois at Chicago | 2006

Graduate Internship: RUSH University Medical Center Day Hospital | 2005-2006

B.S.W | Minor in Substance Abuse | Western Michigan University | 2000-2004

Undergraduate Internship: New Genesis Inc. | 2003-2004

As a Crisis Counselor, I:

• Provide initial consultations, crisis intervention, stabilization, and referrals, as well as brief individual therapy to undergraduate and graduate students at UIC
• Provide psychoeducation and resources to staff and faculty as well as both undergraduate and graduate students at UIC
• Provide clinical supervision to colleagues, interns, externs, and post-doc fellows
• Provide single session appointments to students who may just need a brief check-in

I am Greek-American and a single mother to three kiddos. I am involved in my Community and the Public schools as much as possible to provide advocacy and support for some of my professional interests stated above. I like to continuously learn about new research and treatment that is culturally sensitive and specific to populations I am working with. I enjoy spending time with my three children and giant yellow-lab. I also enjoy cooking and baking. When I have free time, I prefer spending it by the water. If I had more free time, I would love to write a memoir.