Gema Diaz, LMFT, CA | Psychotherapist

About Gema Diaz

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Adults (25-64)

Individuals

Treatment approaches

Attachment-based

EMDR

Cognitive Processing (CPT)

Internal Family Systems (IFS)

Culturally Sensitive

Interpersonal

Identity

Gender

Female

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latinx

Languages spoken

English, Spanish

Getting to know Gema Diaz

As a therapist specializing in anxiety and trauma, I work with high-achieving adults, many of them first-generation, and bicultural, who are navigating the invisible weight of patterns handed down long before they entered any college, classroom, or family dinner table. I have 8+ years in experience with working with adults experiencing anxiety, perfectionism, burnout, and trauma. You may be managing a lot on the outside career, responsibilities, expectations while internally feeling overwhelmed, on edge, or disconnected. Anxiety that doesn’t turn off, difficulty slowing down, or feeling constantly on alert can be signs your mind and body are still responding to what you’ve been through. I also help clients heal from trauma by supporting them in feeling more grounded, present, and at peace in their daily lives. Rather than pushing past what’s happened, we move at a pace that allows your mind and body to feel safe enough to process it. My approach is trauma-informed and integrative. I use EMDR to help the brain reprocess uncomfortable experiences, CBP to gently challenge patterns of thinking that keep you stuck, and parts work to understand the different aspects of you that developed to deal with what happened to you. Throughout this process, we focus on building grounding skills so you can feel more in control of your emotions, not overwhelmed by them.

What should a new client know about working with you?

I'm warm, direct, and culturally aware. I collaborative with you being the expert of knowing what best is for you, while guiding you towards your desire outcomes. I aim to create a space where you don’t have to explain your background to feel understood, while also gently challenging patterns that may be keeping you stuck.

What is your typical process for working with clients?

In our sessions, we slow down—which, for high achievers, is often the hardest and most necessary thing. We’ll make space not only for what’s happening now, but for the parts of your story that may have been overlooked or pushed aside. Because healing isn’t about pushing through, it’s about understanding, processing, and creating new ways of relating to yourself. If you’re ready to feel more present, balanced, and connected to yourself, I invite you to schedule a free consultation to discuss next steps.

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Popular visit reasons

Agoraphobia

Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)

Depression

New Patient Visit

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Sleep Problems

Young Adult Issues

Agoraphobia

Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)

Depression

New Patient Visit

Office location

Gema Diaz, LMFT also offers online video visits for patients

Gema Diaz, LMFT

4848 Lakeview Ave, #201B, Yorba Linda, CA 92886

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Education and background

Practice names

Gema Diaz, LMFT

Education and training

University of Phoenix, Master's in Marriage and Family Therapy and Child Counseling
California State University, Fullerton (Bachelor's)

NPI number

1134390610

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Frequently asked questions

How soon can I make an appointment with Gema Diaz?

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Is Gema Diaz accepting new patients?

Gema Diaz generally accepts new patients on Zocdoc. You can see Gema Diaz's earliest availability on Zocdoc and schedule an appointment online.

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Can I make an appointment with Gema Diaz online?

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What practice does Gema Diaz work with?

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Where is Gema Diaz's office located?

Gema Diaz has 2 office locations, including in California and Yorba Linda, view full addresses on Gema Diaz's profile.

What are common reasons for patients to see Gema Diaz?

Gema Diaz frequently sees patients for Depression, New Patient Visit, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Gema Diaz on their profile.