About Jose
Jose Angel Diaz is an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in Illinois with three years of professional experience. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, coping with life changes, and concentration concerns such as ADHD.
He uses straightforward talk and practical skills in sessions. He leans on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and trauma-informed approaches to help people notice what matters to them and take small actions toward those values. He also draws on client-centered principles to keep the conversation focused on each person's perspective.
Sessions often include learning simple strategies for handling hard moments. Those can be short breathing or grounding practices and exercises to test out in real situations. He also teaches skills from Dialectical Behavior Therapy for managing impulses and strong emotions when needed.
Jose highlights strengths and past successes to build on what already works. He pays attention to how attachment, chronic health challenges, and control concerns affect daily life. He also addresses issues tied to men’s experiences and post-traumatic stress when they come up.
People who reach out will complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. The initial meetings focus on practical steps and clear next actions rather than long theory talks. Over time sessions aim to reduce the hold of fear or avoidance and increase actions that match what matters most to the client.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choose actions that reflect what matters. ACT can be useful for anxiety and avoidance problems because it focuses on small steps tied to personal values.Client-Centered Therapy centers on the person's perspective and priorities. In practice this means the therapist listens and reflects so the client steers what to work on, which can make sessions feel more manageable when social situations are hard.
Finding the right approach is often part of the early work. The therapist will discuss goals, try different techniques, and adapt based on what the person prefers and what helps most. That shared decision-making aims to make sessions useful from the start.
Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week and can reduce travel time. Confirm the specific session formats offered before booking, since options are not listed here. Many people find online sessions let them practice skills in everyday contexts, have shorter check-ins when needed, or choose audio only if that feels easier than video. Licensed professionals can work with these practical arrangements to help sessions align with daily life.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he help with?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, coping with life changes, and ADHD-related concentration issues.
What is his general approach in sessions?
He uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, client-centered methods, and trauma-informed practices to focus on values and practical steps.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has three years of professional work experience and holds a master's degree from the University of Chicago.
What are his credentials and where is he licensed?
He is an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker licensed in Illinois.
Which languages are used in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
What formats are offered for sessions?
Session formats are not specified here; please confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled and how do I begin?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To get started, complete the short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.