Lynnette Diaz M.A., LPC, NBCC

(she/her)

Accepting Clients

Feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or stuck in the same patterns? I’ll help you get to the root and build practical tools to move forward.

Licensed Professional Counselor in New Jersey

Free Initial Consultation

Book consultation

Free 15-minute call, no obligation.

Services

  • Individual
  • Family
  • Adolescent/Teen
  • Group

About My Clients

Maybe you’re the one who keeps it together for everyone else, but inside you’re anxious, overwhelmed, overthinking, or simply tired. You may be navigating a life transition, relationship stress, family or cultural expectations, or wondering why the same patterns keep showing up. I work with teens, adults, and families who want more than a place to vent-they want to understand what’s underneath it all, feel more grounded, and learn practical tools to create meaningful change.

My Background and Approach

I’m Lynnette Diaz, a Licensed Professional Counselor with over a decade of experience supporting teens, adults, and families through anxiety, depression, relationships, identity concerns, trauma, and life transitions. I’m also a Dominican-American bilingual therapist, and I understand how family, culture, expectations, and the different roles we carry can shape the way we experience our lives. My approach is warm, direct, and collaborative. I blend evidence-based practices, including CBT and person-centered therapy, with trauma-informed care, mindfulness, and cultural awareness. We’ll explore the deeper roots of what’s happening while also building practical tools you can use outside of session. Therapy with me isn’t only about talking about what hurts. I want you to understand yourself differently, recognize the patterns keeping you stuck, and leave with tools that help you move through life with more clarity, confidence, and peace.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

I believe we’re all allowed to be a work in progress. You can love your family and still need boundaries. You can be grateful for your life and still want something to change. You can be strong and still need support. As a Dominican-American woman, I also know what it’s like to navigate different worlds, expectations, roles, and versions of yourself. I’m passionate about helping break the stigma around mental health in our communities and creating spaces where seeking support feels normal—not shameful. Outside of being a therapist, I’m a sister, granddaughter, cousin, friend, entrepreneur, and someone who believes deeply in connection, laughter, travel, and actually enjoying the life we work so hard to build. You may even catch me dancing or singing between sessions-anything from R&B to an old-school bachata. More than anything, I believe you deserve a space where you can show up as your full self. No shrinking. No pretending. Just you.

Techniques I Use

Specialties

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Culturally Sensitive Therapy

Other Techniques

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Family Systems
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Psychodynamic Therapy
  • Solution Focused Brief Therapy

Issues I Treat

Specialties

Anxiety Family Conflict Relationship Issues

Other Issues

  • Aging Concerns
  • Anxiety
  • Attachment
  • Burnout
  • Depression
  • Grief or Loss
  • Immigration/Acculturation
  • LGBTQ-Friendly Therapists
  • Marriage Counseling
  • Men's Issues
  • Racial Identity
  • Self-Esteem
  • Teen Issues
  • Women's Issues

Client Focus

Age
Teens (14–18), Adults, Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Languages
English, Español

Qualifications

License
M.A., LPC, NBCC, State of New Jersey · #37PC01070000
Education
M.A. Counseling, Kean University, 2019
Years in practice
7 years

Insurance Plans Accepted

  • Aetna
  • Cigna
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
  • Carelon Behavioral Health

I offer online counseling in the following states:

I have experience with the following

  • Christianity

Hours & Availability

Monday 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Tuesday 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Wednesday 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Thursday 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
FridayClosed
Saturday 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Sunday 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
New clients welcome
Currently accepting new clients
Telehealth
Available

At A Glance

  • Experience: 7 years of practice
  • Languages: English, Español
  • Rate: $150/session
  • Sliding scale: Available on request

Reach out to Lynnette