- Values-based work
- Trauma-informed approach
- Practical coping skills
About Jose
Jose Angel Diaz is a licensed clinical social worker who focuses on men's wellbeing and related concerns. He works with people experiencing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, and difficulties with concentration and memory. Jose aims to meet each person where they are and to build on their strengths as they make changes that matter to them.
He uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, trauma-informed methods, and other approaches to help people define what a meaningful life looks like. Sessions are collaborative and practical. Conversations often involve clarifying values, learning coping skills, and practicing small changes that add up over time.
Jose holds a master’s degree and has three years of professional experience in clinical settings in Illinois. He frames clients as experts on their own stories while offering guidance drawn from his therapeutic work. He encourages realistic, step-by-step progress rather than quick fixes.
In sessions he listens for what matters most to each person and tailors strategies to those priorities. He often focuses on improving day-to-day functioning like managing anxiety, coping with loss, or finding routines that support attention and mood.
Taking the first step can be hard, and Jose acknowledges that courage. He asks new clients to complete a short questionnaire to match goals and then schedule sessions according to his availability.
How these approaches shape online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice painful thoughts without getting stuck in them, and then choose actions that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, depression, and making life changes that matter. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and respect, giving people space to tell their story while the therapist reflects and supports their own problem solving. Dialectical Behavior Therapy combines emotion regulation and practical skills for handling intense feelings and improving relationships.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals and preferences, then suggest approaches or combine techniques to fit those needs. This is a collaborative process where the client’s experience guides adjustments over time.
Confirm the current session options before booking so you know what formats are offered. Online therapy can make sessions easier to fit into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people work with a licensed professional from wherever they are located in Illinois, helping them maintain momentum between appointments without sacrificing regular life responsibilities.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Credentials
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Jose focus on?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, coping with life changes, and ADHD-related concentration and memory issues.
What is his therapeutic style?
Sessions are collaborative and practical, using approaches like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and trauma-informed care to clarify values and build coping skills.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has three years of professional work experience as a licensed clinician practicing in Illinois.
What are his credentials and where does he practice?
He is an LCSW licensed in Illinois and practices with a focus on concerns common among men and others seeking support.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients supported?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does cost and payment work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.