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Jose Angel Diaz, LCSW

  • Experience3 years
  • LocationIllinois
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Trauma and abuse
  • Therapy approachesAcceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Client-Centered Therapy
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About Jose

Jose Angel Diaz is an Illinois-licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with three years of professional experience who focuses on supporting people navigating stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, life transitions, and ADHD.

Background and approach

He draws on a trauma-informed perspective and evidence-based methods to help clients build on their existing strengths and clarify what matters most to them. Diaz practices from a collaborative, client-centered stance that treats the person as the expert of their own story.

He integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help clients live in alignment with personal values and Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills to manage intense emotions and impulsivity. Motivational interviewing techniques are used to explore ambivalence and encourage change when clients are ready.

Clients can expect a supportive approach that acknowledges past difficulties while emphasizing practical strategies for coping, improving focus, and creating a meaningful life. Diaz earned a master’s degree from the University of Chicago and holds IL LCSW 149028575, practicing in Illinois and conducting sessions in English.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Options

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) emphasizes identifying personal values and taking committed actions that align with those values; it is often helpful for people struggling with anxiety, stress, or life changes who want to build a more meaningful daily routine. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers practical skills for managing intense emotions, reducing impulsive behaviors, and improving interpersonal effectiveness, which can support work on impulsivity, emotional regulation, and social anxiety. Trauma-Focused Therapy addresses the impact of past trauma with interventions that aim to reduce symptoms and improve coping while honoring each person's pace and resilience.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with clients to assess needs, goals, and preferences and may blend techniques from several models to create a tailored plan that fits each person's situation and readiness for change.

Online therapy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging provides practical flexibility for fitting sessions into busy lives and for maintaining continuity of care when in-person visits are not possible. These formats allow licensed professionals to deliver skills training, values-based work, and trauma-informed interventions in ways that adapt to different communication styles and scheduling needs.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?
He works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, coping with life changes, and ADHD, along with related issues like attachment concerns, chronic pain and illness, control issues, and social anxiety.
What is the therapist's general approach or style?
The practice is client-centered and trauma-informed, emphasizing collaboration and strengths while using evidence-based tools to support behavior change and emotional regulation.
How much clinical experience does the therapist have?
The clinician has three years of professional experience working with individuals on a range of emotional and behavioral concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
He holds the LCSW credential with the license IL LCSW 149028575 and practices in Illinois.
Are sessions offered in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are conducted in English, and he is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available for online work?
Available formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are involved in beginning therapy?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseDepressionCoping with life changesADHD

Additional focus areas

Attachment issuesChronic pain, illness, and disabilityControl issuesImpulsivityMen's issuesPost-traumatic stressSocial anxiety and phobia

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyDialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Motivational InterviewingTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

3+ years

Licensed

Illinois

Languages

English