I am licensed Mental Health Counselor, based in New York with 15 years of professional work experience; working with teens, families, adults and couples. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. I strongly believe that every person has a unique path that require custom achievable goals.
I utilize various therapeutic approaches which include but not limited to, mindfulness, cognitive behavioral techniques, humor and gentle confrontation.
My focus is to provide insight into an individual's emotional experience by guiding them through understanding how their thoughts can influence emotions and lead to certain behaviors.
My multicultural background grants me a sensitivity to cultural expressions and their impact on identity, relationships and the therapeutic process
Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started; look forward to working with you.
Additional areas of focus: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Adoption and foster care, Avoidant personality, Blended family issues, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Commitment issues, Dependent personality, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Fertility issues, First responder issues, Hoarding, Immigration issues, Infidelity, Jealousy, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Paranoia, Phobias, Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships, Postpartum depression, Prejudice and discrimination, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-harm, Sex addiction, Sexual assault and abuse, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing
NY LMHC 012834
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Stephanie Diaz. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Stephanie has a wonderful balance of listening and giving clear feedback. She really takes your priorities into consideration and guides you in that direction in a healthy way. I’ve never had therapy before so I was wary, but I really feel fortunate that I was matched with her. There have been many moments when talking with her gave me so much more clarity and simple insight into my situations. Even in time when I have many trust issues, I can say with certainty that I trust her guidance and am thankful to be able to rely on her.
Written on Mar 21, 2023 after therapy with Stephanie for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Personable but professional, engaged and prioritizes the things you say. Excellent experience.
Written on Jan 16, 2023 after therapy with Stephanie for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues