Ulysses Diaz, LCSW, CO | Psychotherapist

About Ulysses Diaz

Clientele seen

Children (<13)

Adults (25-64)

Teenagers (13-17)

Seniors (65+)

Young adults (18-24)

Individuals

Identity

Gender

Male

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Ulysses Diaz

Ulysses received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Applied Sociology from Northern Illinois University. He then continued his education by earning his Master's in Social Work from the Jane Addams School of Social Work at the University of Illinois at Chicago. He has emphasized working with youth through experiential therapy, facilitated Suicide Hotline calls, and provided individual counseling. He developed his lens for addressing harm, conflict, and relationship building through indigenous practices within a Restorative Justice framework. Below is Ulysses' personal statement to clients: The longest distance in the world is from your head to your heart. We may be filling our lives with information, but activating that knowledge into demonstrable action that will elicit change in our lives and those around us is being in right relationship to oneself and empowerment. An elder of mine would tell us that we have to put feet on our prayers to be willing to change. My role with clients is to be an observer to transformation and change. Just as in metaphysics, having an observer changes the dynamics of the situation. In my role, I don't just observe but compassionately walk with those I work with and take a non-directive approach to what the individual perceives as precedent. Through mindfulness practices, we aim to recenter the body, mind, and felt sense of what the individual is processing. Through this somatic approach, we emphasize the importance of feeling what the mind is rationalizing. This may present itself as parts of us that come to light with observation and acknowledgment. The bridging of worldviews is made by shifting root metaphors and bringing awareness to the archetypal nature of the issues that all human beings face as part of being alive. By providing a safe, non-judgmental space that invites the sum parts of an individual, we look to address the shadow work and take a deeper look into the smoky mirror.

In-network insurances

Popular visit reasons

Agoraphobia

Group Therapy

New Patient Visit

Pain Management Consultation

Psychosexual Evaluation

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Sleep Problems

Agoraphobia

Group Therapy

New Patient Visit

Pain Management Consultation

Education and background

Practice names

Crescent Roots

Education and training

University of Illinois, Chicago, Master's in Social Work
Northern Illinois University (Bachelor's)

NPI number

1629708961

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What practice does Ulysses Diaz work with?

Ulysses Diaz works with Crescent Roots.

What are common reasons for patients to see Ulysses Diaz?

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