About Jose
Jose Angel Diaz is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people dealing with stress and anxiety. He works with adults who are facing trauma, depression, ADHD-related difficulties, and major life changes. He speaks English and practices from Illinois, bringing three years of professional experience to each session.
He believes clients are the experts on their own lives and builds on personal strengths. Sessions focus on practical steps people can try between meetings.
Background and approach
He uses clear, everyday language so conversations are easy to follow. His approach draws from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and trauma-informed care. That means he helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting overwhelmed by them, and then choose actions that match their values.
He also uses skills from Dialectical Behavior Therapy to teach emotion regulation and distress tolerance. Motivational Interviewing is part of his style when people want to change habits or make big decisions. The work is collaborative - he asks questions, listens carefully, and helps people set small, doable goals.
Progress is paced to each person's needs. People can expect a straightforward, respectful space to talk through worries like social anxiety, impulsivity, or trouble with concentration. He supports those coping with chronic pain, attachment concerns, or control issues by helping them identify workable strategies.
The first step is completing a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a session.
How evidence-based approaches translate online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them and then choose actions that matter to them. This can reduce anxiety by shifting focus toward meaningful goals rather than trying to eliminate uncomfortable emotions. Dialectical Behavior Therapy teaches concrete skills for managing intense emotions, tolerating distress, and improving interpersonal effectiveness. Those skills are useful for worry, impulsivity, and mood swings. Trauma-Focused Therapy concentrates on understanding how past harm affects current reactions and uses paced strategies to reduce reactivity and build safety in daily life.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. He will collaborate with each person to identify what fits their goals, preferences, and life demands. Sessions review what helps, adjust strategies as needed, and set practical steps to try between meetings.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to offer flexibility. Video is helpful when visual cues matter and a fuller conversation is needed. Phone sessions need less bandwidth and can suit a shorter check-in. Live chat and messaging allow brief check-ins, skill reminders, and written reflections that people can revisit. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and to practice new skills when they arise.
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- Experience
- 3 years
- Licensed
- Illinois
- Languages
- English
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