Jamie Díaz , LPCC

Jamie Díaz is an Ohio-based licensed professional clinical counselor (LPCC) who focuses on helping people cope with stress, anxiety, depression, and issues tied to trauma and self-esteem. She works with individuals navigating family-related concerns and complex personal histories. Jamie speaks English and Spanish and draws on five years of clinical experience.

She uses a client-centered stance to build trust and safety. Sessions often begin by listening closely to what matters most to the client. Jamie blends practical techniques with reflection so people can see what changes feel doable day to day.

Cognitive behavioral strategies are part of her work to help clients notice unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors. Mindfulness practices are used to build moment-to-moment awareness and reduce reactivity. She also brings existential ideas into conversations about meaning and values when that fits.

Jamie has worked in schools and private practice and has lived and volunteered internationally and in the western United States. That background informs how she approaches diverse cultural and life experiences. She tends to offer concrete feedback, suggested exercises between sessions, and collaborative goal-setting.

People who have felt harmed by others - including emotional abuse or difficult church or family experiences - may find she focuses on identifying how those harms affect current life. Jamie aims to help clients get to the root of their struggles and practice new ways of coping and relating.

How Jamie’s approaches translate to online care

Jamie commonly uses client-centered therapy to create a supportive space where the client’s concerns guide each session. That approach focuses on listening, reflecting what the client says, and shaping the pace of work to fit personal needs.

She also employs cognitive behavioral therapy to help people identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT is practical and goal-oriented, which can be useful for stress, anxiety, depression, and patterns that stem from past trauma. Mindfulness techniques are offered to build present-moment awareness and reduce reactivity during stressful moments.

Finding the right mix of approaches is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, try methods that fit those goals, and adjust the plan based on what helps. Clients are invited to give feedback so sessions evolve toward what feels most useful.

Online therapy gives several practical options. Video calls allow for face-to-face conversation and clearer nonverbal communication. Phone sessions can be a good choice when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging work well for brief updates, between-session support, or for people who prefer typed communication. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and to access licensed professionals from different locations.