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Gema Diaz

Gema Diaz

BIPOC Identifying

KMFT

Gender Identity: female

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Short Biography

As a specialized anxiety and trauma therapist, I help first-generation and bicultural adult individuals move through the invisible weight of patterns passed down long before you. If you've landed here, something in you is ready even if another part of you isn't sure yet. You might be someone who looks "fine" from the outside but knows something deeper is off. Maybe you've tried to push through, figure it out on your own, or simply keep moving and yet here you are, still feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or just... heavy. That's not a failure. That’s your nervous system letting you know something needs to change.

Therapy Philosophy

believe healing happens in the space between being truly seen and gently challenged. I'll never rush you, and I'll never make you feel like you have to perform your healing. We go at your pace. This isn't about fixing you. You're not broken. It's about helping you understand yourself more deeply, so you can move through your life with more ease. In our sessions, we slow down. We make space for the things that are hard to say out loud. Together, we'll start to make sense of what you've been carrying how your past experiences may be quietly shaping your reactions, your relationships, & your sense of self today. Visit my website or email me to book an immediate free consult & discuss your next steps.

Special Training & Certifications

I am trained in EMDR and have extensive experience with CBT and attachment based therapy.

Clinical Focus / Specialties

Generalized anxiety Trauma Anxiety Post-traumatic stress (PTSD) Relationship conflict Communication difficulties Low self-esteem Perfectionism People-pleasing Stress & Life Adjustment Burnout Major life transitions Grief & Loss Death of a loved one Relationship loss Behavioral & Emotional Regulation Feeling stuck

Therapist Methodology

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) Solution-Focused Therapy Attachment-Based Therapy Person-Centered Therapy Trauma-Informed Therapy EMDR

Core Values

Social Justice & Equity Values
Anti-racist Culturally responsive Immigrant and refugee-affirming Community care-oriented Decolonial / decolonizing approach
Identity, Community & Belonging Values
LGBTQIA+ affirming BIPOC-affirming Neurodiversity-affirming Faith-affirming / spiritually inclusive Multicultural sensitivity Cultural identity exploration Affirming mixed-race / multiracial experiences Affirming intersectional identities
Relational & Healing Philosophy Values
Trauma-informed Client-centered Compassion-focused Empowerment-based Nonjudgmental Authentic and transparent Centering safety and trust
Mind & Body Spirit & Holistic Healing Values
Spiritual but not religious Self-compassion and stillness
Practice Ethics & Professional Integrity Values
Client autonomy Transparency in process Professional collaboration Centering client dignity

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Practice Information

  • Experience: 8 years
  • Availability: Online & In Person
  • Languages: English, Spanish
  • Session Cost: $175 – $250
  • Accepts Insurance: Yes
    Anthem Blue Cross of California & Aetna
  • Populations Served: 18+,Young Adults,BIPOC clients,LGBTQIA+ clients , First-Gen

Credentials

  • License:
    License verification pending or self-certified

Office & Contact Info

  • Phone:
    7142575313
  • Email:
  • Physical Location(s):
    📍 Yorba Linda, California
    4848 Lakeview Ave
    United States