Sandra Diaz

Sandra Diaz is an LCSW with 15 years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, anger, and depression. She works with adults, young adults, teenagers, and children. Sandra focuses on practical steps to make daily life easier and to help people get back to functioning well.

Her approach is collaborative and down-to-earth. She helps people set realistic goals and breaks big problems into small, doable steps. Sessions may cover coping with life changes, panic attacks, grief from separation, and rebuilding self-esteem after setbacks.

Sandra has experience supporting people from BIPOC and LGBTQ+ communities and understands how culture and identity shape the healing process. She draws on a range of evidence-based therapeutic techniques to tailor care to each person’s needs, whether someone is new to therapy or returning after a break.

Practical problems she commonly addresses include communication difficulties, control issues, impulsivity, isolation, and body image concerns. She also works with people facing midlife transitions, decisions about life purpose, and sexuality or women’s health concerns.

Born and raised in the Los Angeles area, Sandra earned a Bachelor’s degree from UC Berkeley and a Master’s degree from Columbia University. She is licensed in California as an LCSW and conducts sessions in English.

Sandra encourages people to take one small step toward change and offers steady support while they work through challenges like anger, panic, and major life shifts.

How evidence-based techniques translate to online therapy

Evidence-based therapeutic techniques often include clear, structured ways to handle symptoms and build new skills. One common approach focuses on teaching practical coping strategies for anxiety and panic, such as breathing or grounding exercises and step-by-step exposure to feared situations. These methods help reduce the intensity of panic and increase confidence in daily activities.

Another often-used approach concentrates on managing anger and difficult emotions by increasing awareness, identifying triggers, and practicing alternative responses. This work usually involves short behavioral experiments and communication practice that can be carried out between sessions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss options and tailor techniques to fit each person’s needs, goals, and preferences. This is a collaborative process, with adjustments made as progress is tracked.

Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life. It can reduce travel time and help people keep therapy consistent around work, school, or caregiving. Confirm the available session formats before booking to know what options are offered, and consider what will help you attend regularly, such as shorter check-ins or sessions timed for a lunch break.