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Stephanie Diaz, LMHC

  • Experience15 years
  • LocationNew York
  • Focus areasADHD, Relationship, and Family
  • Therapy approachesClient-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About Stephanie

Stephanie Diaz is a licensed mental health counselor practicing in New York who focuses on helping people navigate relationship challenges, stress, anxiety, mood concerns, grief, and ADHD among other life difficulties.

Background and approach

With 15 years of professional experience and the credential NY LMHC 012834, she centers her work on clients' strengths and personal goals, treating each person as the expert on their own story. Stephanie emphasizes collaboration and practical, attainable steps when clients are ready to address changes or challenges.

Her style blends client-centered care with cognitive behavioral strategies and mindfulness, drawing attention to how thoughts shape emotions and behaviors while encouraging awareness and new coping skills. She also weaves motivational interviewing techniques to support readiness for change and to set realistic goals.

Stephanie's multicultural background informs a respectful approach to identity and relationship dynamics, and she aims to tailor interventions so they fit each person's values and life circumstances. Clients working with Stephanie can expect a warm, pragmatic therapist who values humor, gentle challenge, and focused skill-building to address symptoms and improve daily functioning.

She supports people through transitions and complex concerns with the aim of fostering greater insight and measurable progress.

Practical therapy approaches for online care

Stephanie often uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help clients identify unhelpful thought patterns and develop practical coping skills that reduce distress and improve daily functioning. This approach can be useful for anxiety, depression, stress management, and challenges related to mood and behavior.

She also incorporates mindfulness therapy, teaching present-moment awareness and gentle attention skills that support emotional regulation and resilience. Mindfulness practices can complement cognitive techniques by helping clients respond differently to intrusive thoughts, intense emotions, and stressors.

Finding the right approach is part of the collaborative work; the therapist will explore goals, preferences, and life context with each person to determine which methods to emphasize. Decisions about focus and techniques are made together and can shift as needs evolve.

Online sessions are available by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and communication styles. These options make it easier to access consistent care, continue work during life transitions, and practice new skills between meetings.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Stephanie commonly address?
She works with relationship and family issues, parenting and coping with life changes, stress and anxiety, trauma and grief, mood disorders such as depression and bipolar, compassion fatigue, and ADHD among other related concerns.
What is her therapeutic approach and style?
Her practice combines client-centered therapy with cognitive behavioral techniques and mindfulness, using motivational interviewing to support motivation and goal setting in a collaborative manner.
How much experience does she have?
Stephanie brings 15 years of professional experience working with a range of mental health and relationship challenges.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a licensed mental health counselor with the credential NY LMHC 012834 and practices out of New York.
Does she offer services in other languages or to international clients?
She provides services in English and is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available with her?
Sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What does the process of getting started look like?
To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsParenting issuesCoping with life changesCoaching

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseGriefAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Adoption and foster careAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Fertility issuesFirst responder issuesHoardingImmigration issuesInfidelityJealousyObsessions, compulsions, and OCDParanoiaPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSex addictionSexual assault and abuseYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational Interviewing

Experience

15+ years

Licensed

New York

Languages

English