Patricia Diaz, LMFT — Therapist in California

Hi there, I'm Patricia!

I specialize in helping people better understand their mental blocks, navigate through life's storms and challenges, and give them tools to improve their mental health and overall well-being.

My focus

I work well with adults going through life transitions, depression, anxiety, grief and loss, self-esteem issues, and career stressors. I also work well with first-timers in therapy who have faced stigma around mental health or blocks to getting started.

My approach

My approach is client-centered, compassionate, but honest. I believe the connection you feel with your therapist is important for the client to make real progress. I utilize mindfulness and Cognitive-Behavioral interventions primarily. I use interventions from a variety of approaches, including DBT, trauma-informed, and solution-focused therapy.

My communication style

The tone I try to set is welcoming and respectful, while also using humor at the appropriate time. Laughter is one of the best tension relievers. I try to set a calm and relaxed tone and normalize that a first appointment can be anxiety-provoking for so many. It's okay to feel a little nervous; my goal is for the people I see to feel more at ease.

My journey to mental healthcare

I’ve always been interested in human behavior and got my BA in Psychology at UCLA. What drove me to become a therapist was the desire to be of service to others, and I feel honored that a person would share their life challenges with me. My goal is to help them tell a new, more hopeful story about their own lives.

My goals for you

Goal setting starts broadly in the first intake session, and then we refine it in the next session or two. We need a goal so we know the direction we are taking with your treatment and so we can help you get there.

Our first session

You'll get an introduction from me and my therapeutic style as well as an initial assessment to better understand your history and what you want to focus on. You'll also get a sense of my energy and how we might work together.

I identify as...

Female
Hispanic or Latinx
Christian, Spiritual

Expertise

Specialties

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Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Mindfulness-Based

Compassion Focused

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Focus populations

BIPOC

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Therapy types

Individual Therapy

Ages served

Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
All Savers
Allegiance
Allied
Anthem

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Languages spoken

English, Spanish

Education

Master in Counseling (MC) Psychology from University of San Francisco.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Patricia Diaz