Elizabeth Diaz LCSW

(She/her/Ella)

Accepting Clients

I'm a trauma‑informed therapist guiding clients through anxiety, life transitions & healing from abuse with compassion and expertise.

Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Illinois

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Services

  • Individual
  • Group

About My Clients

I work best with adults navigating anxiety, life transitions, and those healing from trauma like sexual abuse, human/sex trafficking, or witnessing violence. Whether you're facing a specific challenge or simply questioning if therapy is right for you, I offer a compassionate, nonjudgmental space to explore and grow—validating your experience and supporting your journey toward healing and resilience.

My Background and Approach

I hold an M.A. in Clinical Social Work from the University of Chicago, dual B.A. in Music and B.S. in Psychology from Loyola. I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP). As an Abuse Prevention Specialist, I bring both clinical and educational expertise. I have worked as a Clinical Field Consultant at the University of Chicago, and serve as Board Vice President for the Northwest Center Against Sexual Assault. I'm also a member of NASW, IATP, and NASW‑Groups. My approach is trauma‑informed, strengths‑based, and client-centered. I believe therapy should honor your experience—whether you're here for anxiety, transition, or trauma—by offering tailored tools to foster resilience, self-awareness, and lasting growth.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

As a trauma-informed therapist, I believe healing happens in relationship—with ourselves, our bodies, our communities, and the world. I support movements that center human dignity, including LGBTQ+ liberation, racial and disability justice, and reproductive freedom. I believe in every person’s right to safety and belonging, and I hold an unwavering commitment to anti-genocide, anti-oppression, and the preservation of human life across all borders. I celebrate neurodiversity and honor each person's story without pathologizing difference. I’m a bilingual clinician, mother, musician, and lifelong advocate for survivors. Therapy with me is rooted in compassion, justice, and cultural humility.

Techniques I Use

Specialties

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Motivational Interviewing

Issues I Treat

Specialties

Abuse Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Sexual Abuse or Assault

Client Focus

Languages
Español

Qualifications

License
LCSW, State of Illinois · #149.019686
Years in practice
12 years

Insurance Plans Accepted

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
  • Aetna PPO

I offer online counseling in the following states:

Hours & Availability

New clients welcome
Currently accepting new clients
Telehealth
Available

At A Glance

  • Experience: 12 years of practice
  • Languages: Español
  • Rate: $185/session

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