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Irenaida Diaz, LCSW
Florida
LCSW - addictions and trauma
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Bilingual English Spanish
- Coaching and recovery
About Irenaida
Irenaida Diaz is a Florida LCSW with 40 years of clinical experience helping people with addiction, LGBT concerns, trauma and eating issues. She works in English and Spanish and accepts international clients.
She focuses on practical conversations that identify patterns people want to change. Sessions look at thoughts, behaviors, and triggers that keep problems going. She also offers coaching for professionals who want clearer habits and decisions.
Her approach pulls from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, client-centered work, solution-focused methods, and trauma-focused practices. That means she uses structured exercises to notice unhelpful thoughts, listens to what matters most to each person, and tries short-term steps to test what works.
Irenaida draws on decades of experience with substance and process addictions, eating and food-related issues, and post-traumatic stress. She also addresses concerns such as ADHD, autism and Asperger syndrome, codependency, gender dysphoria, HIV/AIDS, immigration stress, and multicultural issues.
In sessions she helps people break problems into concrete parts and then practices different responses. The focus is on small, repeatable changes - for example changing a thought pattern, trying a behavior experiment, or setting new routines. To begin, clients complete a brief matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
Using CBT and practical approaches in online sessions
Irenaida commonly draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify recurring thoughts and behaviors and then practice alternative responses. CBT is structured and goal-oriented, which can help with anxiety, mood changes, addictions, and eating concerns.She also uses client-centered techniques that focus on the individual's concerns and priorities. That approach emphasizes listening and adapting the conversation to what the person says matters most. Solution-focused methods are used to set small, measurable steps and evaluate what changes quickly help in daily life.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. She will collaborate with each person to pick and try methods that match their goals and preferences. Those choices are revisited as progress is tracked and new challenges appear.
The biography does not specify which online session formats are offered, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and let people join from different locations or time zones. Licensed professionals can use structured CBT worksheets and brief behavioral experiments in these sessions to keep work concrete and focused.
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Experience
40+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What issues does she address most often?
She works with addictions, LGBT concerns, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, and offers coaching and ADHD-related support.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
She uses CBT to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try specific behavior changes and experiments to test new responses.
What is her professional background?
She is a Florida LCSW with 40 years of professional work experience in clinical and coaching roles.
Where is she based and licensed?
She is licensed in Florida under the title LCSW and practices from that jurisdiction.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish for local and international clients.
What session formats are available?
The biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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