Hortencia Diaz

With a passionate commitment to helping individuals and couples reach their full potential, Hortencia Diaz, LMFT, brings a wealth of experience and specialized training to her therapy practice. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (CA License Number: LMFT103290), Hortencia understands that life can sometimes feel overwhelming, and she's dedicated to guiding her clients towards emotionally healthy lives.

Hortencia's approach is rooted in the belief that emotional and physical health are deeply interconnected. She provides a safe, secure, and confidential environment for individual therapy with adults and couples counseling. Her therapeutic toolkit is diverse, allowing her to tailor her approach to each client's unique needs. She is particularly skilled in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), which helps clients identify and transform negative thought patterns, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), a powerful technique for processing traumatic memories and reducing anxiety.

As an EMDR Certified Therapist and Gottman Trained Therapist, Hortencia offers specialized interventions for anxiety, depression, and relationship issues. For anxiety treatment, she employs a range of modalities including CBT, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), EMDR, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). Her couples therapy techniques draw from the Gottman method, ACT, and CBT to promote loving bonds, improve communication, and resolve conflicts.

Hortencia's commitment to professional growth is evident in her continuous pursuit of specialized workshops, training, and classes to stay current with the latest best practices and in-depth information about various therapeutic modalities. This dedication ensures that her clients receive the most effective and up-to-date care possible.

Beyond her professional life, Hortencia is a wife, mother, and grandmother who enjoys reading, spending time with family, attending baseball games, and appreciating early morning sunrises. These personal experiences inform her empathetic approach to therapy, allowing her to connect with clients on a deeper level. At Toltec Therapy Services, Hortencia invites individuals and couples to embark on a transformative journey towards greater happiness, fulfillment, and emotional well-being.