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San Juanita Diaz, LPC
Texas
Licensed Professional Counselor - Anxiety and Chronic Illness
See online therapy options- Person-centered methods
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness and strengths
About San
San Juanita Diaz is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas with 29 years of clinical experience. She focuses on helping women over age 50 manage anxiety linked to life changes, and she also assists people coping with chronic illness and improving their relationship with themselves. Sessions are conducted in English and San Juanita works from a perspective that centers the individual.
She holds a Bachelor of Sociology and a Master’s Degree in Counseling and Guidance. Her background includes work in nursing homes, outpatient clinics, vocational training programs, women’s shelters, and substance abuse facilities. She spent 15 years providing counseling related to Child Protective Services concerns.
San Juanita uses an integrative approach that emphasizes person-centered methods. She also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy when useful, along with supportive techniques and mindfulness practices. She pays attention to strengths and values when helping people make changes.
In a typical session she listens for unhelpful thought patterns and everyday habits that get in the way. Then she helps people try small, practical changes to think or act differently. The focus is often on skills that can be used between sessions to manage stress, mood, or relationship concerns.
Her experience working across ages and settings influences a practical style. She is familiar with issues like grief, parenting challenges, caregiver stress, chronic pain and disability, adoption and foster care concerns, and communication problems. The aim is to work step by step toward clearer goals and better daily functioning.
How her approaches are used in online work
San Juanita commonly blends person-centered work with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and solution-focused ideas. Person-centered methods prioritize listening and reflecting so the person feels understood and can set their own goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavior changes to reduce anxiety or low mood. Solution-focused techniques look for practical steps and past successes to build momentum.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. She will discuss goals, try approaches that fit those goals, and adjust methods based on what helps most. This is a collaborative process where the client’s needs and preferences shape each step.
The biography does not specify session formats, so confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life - for example a shorter check-in during a work break, a phone session that uses less bandwidth, or scheduling around medical appointments. Licensed professionals can use online sessions to practice skills, review homework, and check progress without requiring travel, which helps people apply new habits in everyday settings.
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Experience
29+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does she commonly address?
She focuses on anxiety related to life changes for women over 50, chronic illness, and improving self-relationship. Additional areas include grief, parenting stress, addictions, and caregiver concerns.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside person-centered and solution-focused approaches to notice and change unhelpful thoughts and habits. Techniques are practical and aimed at daily coping.
How long has she been working in counseling?
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 located?
She is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas and practices in Texas.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I need to do to get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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