Chelsey Diaz

LMSW

Michigan

Compassionate therapist focused on real-life change

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At a glance

Credentials

LMSW

License

LMSW, Michigan / 6801106313

NPI

1124494968

Experience

8 years

Languages

English, Spanish

Location

Michigan

Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.

1. • Motivational interviewing
   • Evening and weekend sessions
   • Bilingual English Spanish

   About Chelsey

   Chelsey Diaz is a licensed master social worker with eight years of experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, parenting challenges, depression, and life changes. She also helps those facing trauma, eating concerns, anger, low self-esteem, compassion fatigue, and ADHD. Chelsey works in both English and Spanish and practices in Michigan.

   Chelsey often supports young people and those navigating multicultural concerns, with a special focus on experiences within the Latinx community. She aims to make the first step into therapy easier by creating a calm, nonjudgmental space for talking about what matters most to the client.

   Her approach centers on listening closely and helping clients find clear, practical steps forward. She draws on Motivational Interviewing to build motivation for change, and uses client-centered techniques to follow each person's pace and priorities. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy tools are offered when useful to address unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns.

   Chelsey arranges sessions at times that fit clients' schedules and offers evening and weekend appointments. She works collaboratively to set goals and adjust the plan as progress is made. Sessions are tailored to the concerns presented, whether that is parenting stress, relationship difficulties, or coping with major life transitions.

   Clients can expect straightforward conversation, gentle challenge when helpful, and practical strategies to use between sessions. Chelsey values cultural context and aims to incorporate personal background into the work. Her Michigan practice reflects a focus on accessibility and real-life solutions.

2. How therapeutic approaches shape online work

   Chelsey uses Motivational Interviewing to help people find their own reasons for change and to build commitment one step at a time. This approach can be useful when someone feels stuck or unsure about taking next steps.
   
   She also draws on Client-Centered Therapy, which focuses on listening closely and following the client's lead. That approach helps when someone needs space to talk through feelings and decide what matters most. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used as well to identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and habits, which can help with anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems.
   
   Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Chelsey treats finding the best method as a collaborative process. She will discuss goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful, then adjust methods as progress is made.
   
   If you are considering online sessions, confirm the current session options before booking since formats are not specified here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life - for example by reducing travel time, allowing evening or weekend appointments, or letting someone choose a quieter time of day. Many people find video or phone sessions useful for ongoing check-ins and skill practice, and the therapist will help decide what works best for each person.

4. Areas of expertise

   Primary focus

   Stress, AnxietyParenting issuesDepressionCoping with life changes

   Also works with

   LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseEating disordersAnger managementSelf esteemCompassion fatigueADHD

   Additional focus areas

   Autism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameImmigration issuesIntellectual disabilityLife purposeMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

   Therapeutic approaches

   Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

   Experience

   8+ years

   Listed in

   Michigan

   Languages

   English, Spanish

5. Frequently asked questions

   What concerns does this therapist address?

   Chelsey helps with stress, anxiety, parenting, depression, coping with life changes, trauma and abuse, eating concerns, anger, self-esteem, compassion fatigue, and ADHD, along with many related issues.

   How would you describe her therapeutic style?

   She uses a collaborative, client-centered style and helps clients set practical goals. Motivational Interviewing and CBT tools are used to build motivation and change patterns.

   What is her background and experience?

   She holds a Master of Social Work license and has eight years of professional experience working with a range of concerns and populations.

   Where is she based and what are her credentials?

   She practices in Michigan and is listed as an LMSW, which stands for Licensed Master Social Worker.

   Which languages are sessions offered in?

   Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.

   Can people outside the country work with her?

   International clients are not currently accepted.

   How does payment and cost work?

   Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

   What are the steps to begin working together?

   Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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