Mariana Diaz (she/her)

Accepting Clients

Welcome to my page! My name is Mariana Diaz, I am an AMFT from San Diego. My pronouns are she/her and I am a Mexican/Chamorro therapist.

Associate Marriage & Family Therapist in California
Supervised by Ah Hyun "Ashley" Lee, LCSW

Services
  • Individual
  • Adolescent/Teen

About My Clients

My experience with clients ranges from the ages of 13 to 65+ and have mostly worked with the BIPOC and LGBTQ+ populations. The issues I walk with clients through mostly involve trauma, whether it is intergenerational, complex, severe illness, etc. The impact of trauma is expansive and I have experience working with addiction, depression, anxiety, and overall dysregulation. The road to relief may be slower in trauma therapy and I will work with you through every step at the pace you need.

My Background and Approach

I have two years of experience working as a Substance Use Disorder Registered Counselor in California at an outpatient clinic, working alongside other medical professionals in order to best serve my clients. I am trained in trauma-informed Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Gottman Method Level 1 for couples therapy and am currently in training for Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) as well. I however also pull from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and Motivational Interviewing (MI) when needed. Through the process of therapy, I see myself as both a guided and a student. It is my responsibility to establish trust and get to know you so we can work together to find relief on your own terms. I am honored to sit in this role with you so you. I believe that you have the power and strength within you, sometimes we just need the extra help to put it into action! I am here to help.

Techniques I Use

Specialties
Addiction Counseling Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Trauma Therapy
Other Techniques
  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
  • Motivational Interviewing

Issues I Treat

Specialties
Addiction Historical/ Intergenerational Trauma Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Other Issues
  • Addiction
  • Anger Issues
  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Grief or Loss
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Racial Identity
  • Systemic Oppression Therapy
Insurance Plans Accepted
  • Aetna
  • Cigna
  • Oscar
  • Optum
  • United Healthcare
  • UMR
I offer online counseling in the following states:
I have experience with the following
  • Multifaith

At A Glance

  • Experience: 3 years of practice
  • Languages: English
  • Rate: $180 - 180/session

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