- Years in practice
- 29
- Credentials
- LPC
- Licensed in
- Texas
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Anger management
- Focus
- Self esteem
About San
San Juanita Diaz is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas with 29 years of experience. She focuses on helping parents and caregivers who are juggling stress, anxiety, parenting challenges, health concerns, and major life changes. Her style is warm and straightforward, aimed at practical steps rather than jargon.
She often helps people coping with chronic illness, changes that come with aging, and the emotional toll of caregiving. She also supports those dealing with grief, addiction, relationship strain, and low self-esteem.
Background and approach
Sessions tend to focus on clear goals and tools that can be used between meetings. Diaz trained in counseling and guidance after earning a Bachelor of Sociology and a master’s degree in Counseling and Guidance. She has worked across many settings, including nursing homes, outpatient clinics, vocational programs, a women’s shelter, and substance abuse facilities.
That background gives her experience with a wide range of life situations. Her work has included many years providing counseling related to child protective services, and she has experience with adoption and foster care concerns and blended family stress. She brings that practical knowledge into conversations about parenting, family of origin issues, and communication problems.
In sessions she prioritizes building trust and a strong working relationship first. From there she uses client-centered techniques alongside cognitive behavioral tools and solution-focused ideas to set small, achievable steps toward a client’s goals.
What San works with
Everything San lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else San helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Parenting issues
- Career difficulties
- Compassion fatigue
- Adoption and foster care
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Blended family issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Communication problems
- Domestic violence
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Guilt and shame
- Hearing impaired
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Self-love
- Visually impaired
- Women's issues
Approaches San lists
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online care
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and responding to each person’s priorities. The therapist follows the client’s lead, offers empathy, and helps clarify what matters most so parents can set realistic goals and make small changes.Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect. It offers simple tools to challenge unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors, which is useful for anxiety, stress, and parenting-related worries.
Solution-focused therapy zeroes in on small steps and practical solutions rather than dwelling on problems. It helps people identify strengths and try experiments between sessions to see what improves daily life.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk through options, tailor techniques to a client's goals, and adjust plans based on what is helpful. That collaboration helps make each session feel relevant and doable.
Online sessions offer flexibility for busy parents and caregivers. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and demonstrations, phone sessions can fit a short break or lower bandwidth, and live chat or text-based messaging suit quick check-ins or times when typing feels easier. These formats make it simpler to keep therapy consistent around work, appointments, and family life.
Questions people ask about San
What concerns does she address related to parenting?
She helps with parenting stress, blended family issues, adoption and foster care concerns, and communication problems. Other related issues include anger, grief, and coping with life changes.
What is her therapy style like?
Her approach is client-centered with practical techniques added as needed. She often uses cognitive behavioral strategies and solution-focused ideas to set clear goals and actions.
How long has she practiced counseling?
She has 29 years of counseling experience across many settings, including nursing homes, outpatient clinics, vocational programs, a women’s shelter, and substance abuse facilities.
What credentials and where is she licensed?
She holds the LPC credential, which is listed as TX LPC, and practices in Texas.
Can sessions be conducted in other languages or for international callers?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Sessions are available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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