Psychotherapy
Child Adolescent Adult Couple Family
"The journey toward self-discovery is
the greatest adventure."
~ A. Huffington
215 N. San Mateo Drive, Suite 5
San Mateo CA 94401
Debbie Diaz,LCSW
Welcome, and thank you for visiting my site!
My therapy practice is committed to helping people pursue happier, healthier, more fulfilled lives. Throughout the course of life, people will encounter challenges and transitions that can be stressful, even overwhelming. Ultimately, these periods are rife with opportunity for exploration and change.
Therapy relies on developing a trusting and collaborative relationship between client and therapist. You are tasked with bringing courage, openness, and a willingness to examine and reflect. I promise to bring respect, curiosity, and a deep appreciation for each individual's unique story, complexities, and strengths.
During therapy there will be occasions to delve deep, and light moments infused with humor. You will learn more about yourself–your dreams, fears, needs, formative life experiences, and most importantly, your capacity for growth.
I would be honored to join you in this powerful process of self-discovery.
About Me
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Education
Boston University
Master of Social Work
California State University, Sacramento
Bachelor of Social Work
Licensure
License Type: LCSW
License Number: LCS 19630
License Issue Year: 1999
License issued by: CA Board of Behavioral Sciences
Theoretical Approach/Style
I utilize a client centered, relational approach that is an eclectic blend of methods and techniques tailored for each individual's unique set of needs. I combine practices from various evidence-based therapies, including concepts from Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Client Centered Therapy, Object Relations and Attachment Theory, Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy and Family Systems Therapy. My style is authentic, warm, interactive and supportive, encouraging clients to uncover their inner resources, wisdom and strengths allowing them to move toward their fullest potential.
Experience
I have extensive experience in providing children, adolescents, adults and families with individual, group and family therapy. In addition to therapy services, I have directed program services and provided individual and group clinical supervision to other professionals for the county's largest, local nonprofit agency.
Specialties
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• adults
• children, preadolescents/adolescents
• school issues (academic and/or behavioral concerns)
• ADHD (child and adult)
• peer relationship and self-esteem building
• family conflict/transitions
• parenting and co-parenting support
• life transitions
• grief/loss
• trauma (sexual and physical abuse)
• substance abuse/addiction
• depression and anxiety
• caregiver support
Professional Affiliations
• National Association of Social Workers (NASW)
• California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (CAMFT)