Teodoro Anderson Diaz, LCSW
Helping people navigate parenting and life challenges
Explore online therapy options- Years in practice
- 20
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- Connecticut
- Languages
- English, Spanish
- Focus
- Addictions
- Focus
- Trauma and abuse
- Focus
- Anger management
About Teodoro
Teodoro Anderson Diaz is a licensed clinical social worker with twenty years of experience. He holds a Master of Social Work from Springfield College and practices in Connecticut as an LCSW. He speaks English and Spanish and works with people seeking help for parenting concerns alongside other life challenges.
He focuses on practical, talk-based work. Sessions tend to start with what feels most urgent - a behavior, a mood, or a recurring conflict.
Background and approach
He uses clear, step-by-step conversation to identify small changes people can try between visits. Progress is tracked by looking at what actually changes in daily life. Teodoro draws on several approaches to tailor care.
He centers the person's own goals and values while using cognitive-behavioral tools to notice unhelpful thoughts and test new actions. Narrative ideas help people rewrite troubling stories they repeat to themselves. Motivational interviewing supports change when a person feels stuck or ambivalent.
He has treated substance use and addiction concerns alongside trauma, depression, anxiety, and anger. He also helps with parenting issues, grief, relationship stress, work strain, and ADHD-related coping. First responder stress, immigration stress, and multicultural concerns are regular parts of his work.
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish. Teodoro aims for a calm, direct style that balances practical suggestions with listening. New clients usually begin by naming one or two problems they want to change and then agreeing on a simple first step to try before the next meeting.
What Teodoro works with
Everything Teodoro lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Teodoro helps people with.
- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Stress, Anxiety
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Parenting issues
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- First responder issues
- Immigration issues
- Multicultural concerns
Approaches Teodoro lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Existential Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Approaches that guide online sessions
Client-centered therapy focuses on the person's priorities and values. The therapist listens closely and follows what the client brings, helping them find their own solutions and set goals that matter to them.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going. It involves identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and trying practical behavior changes to test new ways of coping with anxiety, depression, or stress.
Motivational Interviewing helps when someone feels unsure about change. It uses open questions and reflective listening to draw out a person’s own reasons for change and build commitment one step at a time.
Finding the best approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, history, and preferences, and then recommend methods to try. This is a collaborative process and adjustments are made based on what helps most.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful for longer sessions and when visual cues help the conversation. Phone can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a camera isn’t preferred. Live chat and text are helpful for brief check-ins, mid-week support, or when typing feels more comfortable. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and different time zones.
Questions people ask about Teodoro
What issues does he help with?
He works with a wide range of concerns including addictions, trauma and abuse, anxiety, depression, anger, self-esteem, and parenting-related stress.
What is his therapeutic style like?
His style is patient-centered and straightforward, combining listening with practical suggestions and measurable steps to try between sessions.
How much experience does he bring?
He has twenty years of experience as a clinician and has worked in a variety of settings supporting people with addiction, trauma, and mood concerns.
What credentials and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, CT LCSW, practicing in Connecticut.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish, and he also accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
He provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist factors; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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