- Person-centered approach
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
About San
San Juanita Diaz is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas with 29 years of counseling experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, anger, self-esteem, depression, coping with life changes, addictions, relationships, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting concerns, career issues, and compassion fatigue. Her work also touches on adoption and foster care, aging and geriatric issues, blended family concerns, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, communication problems, domestic violence, and related challenges.
Diaz uses a person-centered approach as her foundation. She adds Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Solution-Focused Therapy when they fit the client's needs. Sessions emphasize practical steps, clearer thinking, and building on strengths rather than labels or tests.
Her background includes a Bachelor of Sociology and a Master’s degree in Counseling and Guidance. She has worked in nursing homes, outpatient clinics, vocational training programs, women’s shelters, and substance abuse facilities. She also spent 15 years providing counseling to families involved with Child Protective Services.
In practice she aims to build rapport first. Early sessions focus on listening, clarifying what causes anger or worry, and setting reasonable goals. Later work often adds skill-building like identifying unhelpful thoughts and rehearsing different responses.
Her experience spans many ages and settings, including work with people from childhood into very old age. Sessions are offered in English and based in Texas. Prospective clients should confirm current session options before booking.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding the person’s experience. In online sessions this means the first meetings are used to clarify what causes anger and what the client wants to change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical tools to test and change thinking patterns that escalate anger. Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on small, concrete steps a person can try between sessions to see quick change.Deciding which approach to use is collaborative. The therapist will explore the client’s goals, habits, and daily routines and suggest techniques that fit those needs. Sessions can combine listening, thought work, and short exercises so the plan evolves as progress is seen.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit counseling into a busy day, offer shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce the need to travel. For people dealing with chronic illness, caregiver stress, or work pressure, remote sessions can let them schedule time without shifting other obligations.
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Experience
29+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with related to anger?
She works with stress, anxiety, anger, resentment, and frustration that builds in close relationships or at work. Other related concerns include depression, grief, and coping with life changes.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her foundation is Client-Centered Therapy, which emphasizes listening and building rapport first. She supplements that with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused techniques when useful.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 29 years of counseling experience across multiple settings including nursing homes, outpatient clinics, shelters, and substance abuse programs.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Texas and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.