- Family of origin issues
- Anxiety and stress
- CBT and client-centered
About San
San Juanita Diaz is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas with 29 years of clinical experience. She works with adults who notice old family patterns showing up now, and she lists concerns such as stress, anxiety, anger, self-esteem, depression, coping with life changes, addictions, relationship trouble, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting and career matters. She also focuses on family of origin issues and related family problems.
Her approach is grounded in person-centered care that centers the client’s experience. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy when those methods fit what a person needs. Sessions often involve talking through thoughts and behaviors, identifying patterns that came from childhood, and trying practical steps to change unhelpful routines.
Díaz brings long experience from varied settings, including nursing homes, outpatient clinics, vocational programs, women's shelters, and substance abuse facilities. She also spent 15 years providing counseling services to families involved with Child Protective Services. That background shapes how she supports people dealing with caregiving stress, blended family challenges, adoption and foster-care issues, and aging concerns.
She has a bachelor’s degree in sociology and a master’s degree in counseling and guidance. Her work includes supporting people with chronic illness, caregiver strain, communication problems, domestic violence aftermath, and feelings of guilt or shame. She notes experience with hearing-impaired clients and helps people facing isolation or midlife questions.
In sessions she aims to build a trusting client-therapist relationship first. From there she helps clients set realistic goals, try small changes, and track what works. For initial steps she recommends using the site’s matching tools to schedule a first meeting and discuss needs.
How her approaches are used in online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what a person brings. It helps people feel understood and clarifies what matters most to them in therapy. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and offers practical strategies to change unhelpful patterns. Solution-Focused Therapy centers on small, concrete steps and on identifying strengths to reach specific goals.Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what has helped or not helped in the past. Together they will pick methods to try and will adjust them based on what the client finds useful.
Confirm the specific session options before booking, as formats are not listed here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. They can also help people maintain continuity of care when schedules change. Discussing format and scheduling happens during the first appointment so sessions can fit into everyday life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
29+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address related to family background?
She works with people who find patterns from their childhood affecting adult life, including family of origin issues, family problems, and communication difficulties.
What is her general therapy style?
She practices a client-centered approach and adds Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy when helpful. Sessions focus on practical steps and talking through thoughts and behavior patterns.
How much experience does she have working with these issues?
She has 29 years of counseling experience across many settings, including nursing homes, outpatient clinics, and substance abuse facilities.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients.
How are sessions paid for and what does cost look like?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to discuss goals and logistics.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Looking for someone else? Find them by surname.