Karem Diaz, Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC)

Karem Diaz

(She/Her/Hers)

Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC)

Accepting clients
Updated 9 days ago
25 years in practice

I welcome and affirm clients of all identities and backgrounds in my practice

With over 20 years of clinical experience as a Cognitive Behavioral Therapist, I specialize in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Mindful Awareness in Body-Oriented Therapy (MABT). I work with adults (18 years and older), using evidence-based practices informed by attachment theory and a family systems approach. My treatment focus includes mood disorders, depression, anxiety, trauma, PTSD, and intercultural issues. I collaborate closely with each client to establish personalized goals that reflect their unique needs. My practice warmly welcomes individuals from all backgrounds, identities, and walks of life.

Remote / In-person
Speaks English, Spanish
Emergency number not available
Hispanic/LatinxCisgender WomanHeterosexualCatholicismLGBTQIA+ ally
ScheduleAreas of focusTreatmentsLocationRemotePaymentCredentialsOther

Practice hours (PDT)

Sun
closed
Mon
closed
Tue
8:00 am – 7:45 pm
Wed
8:00 am – 6:15 pm
Thu
8:00 am – 8:00 pm
Fri
8:00 am – 2:45 pm
Sat
closed

Accepts new patients after hospitalization for

  • Severe depression
  • Severe emotional stress or trauma

Adjusts scheduling to accommodate new clients after their hospitalization.

Areas of focus

Areas of expertise

  • Anger Issues
  • Anxiety
  • Avoidant Personality
  • Borderline Personality
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Depression
  • Family Caregiving Stress
  • Grief and Loss
  • Immigration/Acculturation
  • Life Transitions
  • Loneliness/Isolation
  • Obsessive-Compulsive Personality
  • Phobia
  • Postpartum Depression
  • Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Racial Identity
  • Relationship(s) with Parents/Children/Family
  • Relationship(s) with Partner/Husband/Wife
  • Self-Esteem
  • Social Anxiety
  • Trauma
  • Women's Issues

Age groups

  • Young adults (18-30)
  • Adults (31-64)
  • Seniors (65 or older)

Special groups

  • Immigrants
  • People of color

Treatment specialties

Therapeutic modalities

  • Behavior Modification
  • Individual Therapy

Treatments

  • Cognitive Restructuring
  • Attachment-Based Therapies
  • Culturally-Sensitive Therapy
  • Erikson/Psychosocial Development
  • Exposure Therapy
  • Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy
  • Systematic Desensitization
  • Schema Focused Therapy
  • Family Systems Therapy
  • Behavior Therapy
  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Location

  • Eastside Psychological Associates

    Office Building

    1740 Northwest Maple Streetsuite 210Issaquah, WA 98027

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    Accommodations

    Entering the practice

    • Door can be opened easily
    • Flat path to the front door
    • Well-lit path to entrance
    • Disabled parking spot (8ft / 2.4m)
    • Wide doorway

    Getting around

    • Elevators
    • Wide hallways (36” or 90cm)

    Settling in

    • Storage for mobility aids (e.g. wheelchair, scooter)

Remote options

  • Video

Payment options

$135 — $200per session

Insurance

In-network coverage provided for the following insurance companies

  • First Choice Health – Washington
  • Premera – Washington
  • Out-of-pocket
  • In-network insurance
  • Documentation provided for patient filling
  • I offer a free consultation

Payment methods

  • Cash
  • Credit Card
  • Debit Card
  • Flexible Spending Account

Credentials

Licenses

  • Licensed Mental Health Counselor

    Department of Health

    LH61436752, Washington

Certificates

  • MABT Certification

    Center for Mindful Body Awareness

    Mindful Awareness in Body-Oriented Therapy

  • Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy Certification

    Albert Ellis Institute

    REBT therapist certification

  • Cognitive Behavior Therapy Certification

    Instituto de Terapia Cognitiva Conductual IPETEC

    CBT therapist certification

Education

  • Pontifical Catholic University of Peru

    BA (Bachelor of Arts), 1996

    Clinical Psychology

  • University of Washington

    MA (Master of Arts in Counseling), 2019

    Master of Arts in applied Child and Adolescent Psychology: Prevention and Treatment

Publications

  • Procrastination and demographic characteristics in Spanish adults: Further evidence

    2006, The Journal of Social Psychology, https://doi.org/10.3200/socp.146.5.629-633

    See publication

  • Factorial structure of three procrastination scales with Spanish adult population.

    2006, European Journal of Psychological Assessment, https://doi.org/10.1027/1015-5759.22.2.132

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  • Frequent behavioral delay tendencies by adults: International prevalence rates of chronic procrastination

    2007, Journal of Cross-Cultural Psychology, https://doi.org/10.1177/0022022107302314

    See publication

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