Jose Angel Diaz, LCSW

Jose Angel Diaz is an Illinois licensed clinical social worker with three years of professional experience. He helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and major life changes. He also supports clients managing attention and concentration difficulties and the challenges of chronic illness and pain.

He works from a belief that each person knows their own story best. Sessions focus on practical steps that reflect what matters most to the client. Jose encourages small, manageable changes that fit into daily life rather than sudden overhauls.

His approach draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and trauma-informed methods to help people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without being driven by them. He also uses client-centered skills to make space for a person’s priorities and strengths. Dialectical behavior strategies and motivational interviewing add tools for emotion regulation and clearer decision making.

Jose received a master’s degree from the University of Chicago and practices in Illinois as an LCSW - licensed clinical social worker. He aims to create a steady, respectful environment where clients can try out new ways of coping and build routines that support recovery and wellbeing.

People who are nervous about starting therapy often find his first meetings straightforward and focused on immediate concerns. He recognizes that beginning therapy takes courage and works to keep the process understandable and practical.

Approaches for online support and healing

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings while making choices that reflect their values. It is often used for anxiety, stress, and adjusting to health challenges. Client-Centered Therapy centers the person’s own goals and strengths, giving room for the client to lead conversations and set priorities during sessions. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, offers practical skills for managing intense emotions and improving how someone copes under stress.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with the client to identify what feels useful and what does not. Together they check progress and adjust strategies based on the client’s needs, goals, and preferences.

Confirm the therapist’s current session options before booking so you know which online formats are offered. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, cut down travel time, and let people try shorter check-ins when needed. It can also reduce barriers for those managing chronic pain or illness by allowing sessions from wherever scheduling works best.