About Gema Diaz
Focus areas
Cultural Diversity Issues
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Thought Disorder
Insomnia
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Counseling
Women's Issues Therapy
Life Transition
Self Esteem Issues
Clientele seen
Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Individuals
Treatment approaches
Attachment-based
EMDR
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Dialectical (DBT)
Motivational Interviewing
Identity
Gender
FemaleEthnicity
Hispanic or Latinx
Languages spoken
English, Spanish
Getting to know Gema Diaz
Hi there, I'm Gema!
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.
My focus
I work with 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 9+ years in experience with working with adults experiencing anxiety, perfectionism, burnout, and trauma.
My approach
My approach is culturally informed, bilingual, and rooted in healing. I use EMDR to help the brain reprocess uncomfortable experiences, CBT 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.
My communication style
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.
My journey to mental healthcare
My path to this work is personal. I was raised in a Mexican immigrant household as the oldest daughter. I know what it means to carry responsibility early, navigate two worlds, and find your way through loss without a roadmap. Hardship didn't define me, it introduced me to myself, and eventually to the kind of therapist I was meant to become.
My goals for you
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.
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Popular visit reasons
Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Depression
Gender Affirming Counseling
Mood Swings
Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)
Psychotherapy
Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit
Therapy
Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Depression
Gender Affirming Counseling
Mood Swings
Education and background
Practice names
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
How soon can I make an appointment with Gema Diaz?
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Can I make an appointment with Gema Diaz online?
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What practice does Gema Diaz work with?
Gema Diaz works with Rula Health - San Jose.
What are common reasons for patients to see Gema Diaz?
Gema Diaz frequently sees patients for Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Gema Diaz on their profile.
What languages does Gema Diaz speak?
Gema Diaz speaks English and Spanish.