Therapist in Brea, California Gema Diaz, Therapist
Provider Gender: Female
Ages Served: 18-64
Appointments: In-office and Telehealth
Manages Medications: No, provides therapy only

Gema Diaz, MSC, LMFT
Gema Diaz is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California with more than five years of experience. She obtained her Bachelor in Psychology from California State University of Fullerton and her Master in Marriage and Family Therapy from University of Phoenix. Gema believes in helping others who are seeking healing within their own individual hardships or their relationships. She is sensitive to the cultural values and views of others. Gema centers her practice to individual needs and their preferred identity. She draws from a variety of evidence-based practices including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Solution Focused Therapy, and Attachment Based Therapy. She makes it a priority to approach others in an authentic and empathetic manner. In her spare time, Gema enjoys reading thrillers, having coffee in the mornings, yoga, and hiking at local trails.
Expertise
- ADHD
- Anxiety
- Couple's Issues
- Depression
- Grief
- Men's Issues
- Midlife Transitions
- Post-Partum Depression/Anxiety
- PTSD/Trauma
- Reproductive Challenges
- School Avoidance
- Women's Issues
Insurances Accepted
- Aetna
- Aetna-Medicare
- Behavioral Health Systems (BHS)
- Blue Shield of California
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Carelon (Beacon)-Medicare
- Centivo
- Central Health Plan of California-Medicare
- ComPsych
- Elevance Health (Anthem Blue Cross)
- Elevance Health (Anthem Blue Cross)-Medicare
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- Evernorth (Cigna)-Medicare
- Health Net (MHN)
- Health Net (MHN)-Medicare
- Humana-Medicare
- Kaiser Permanente (NorCal)
- Kaiser Permanente (NorCal)-Medicare
- Kaiser Permanente (SoCal)
- Kaiser Permanente (SoCal)-Medicare
- Magellan
- Medicare
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Optum, UnitedHealthcare
- Optum, UnitedHealthcare-Medicare
- Partners Direct Health
- Sana Benefits
- Sana Benefits-Medicare
- Tricare West (TriWest)
Interventions
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Education
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University of Phoenix
Graduate School | 2017
Gardena, CA, US
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California State University
Undergraduate | 2008
Fullerton, CA, US
Languages
- English
- Spanish
FAQs
Please use our online form to schedule an appointment with Gema Diaz. You can also call 562-431-8822 to have someone assist you.
Gema Diaz generally accepts new patients but there could be a waitlist.
Please call 562-431-8822 to find out Gema Diaz's schedule and availability.
LifeStance Health providers accept most commercial insurance plans that are offered in the states where we offer services, including telehealth. Please see the following list of insurances accepted by Gema Diaz:
- Aetna
- Aetna-Medicare
- Behavioral Health Systems (BHS)
- Blue Shield of California
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Carelon (Beacon)-Medicare
- Centivo
- Central Health Plan of California-Medicare
- ComPsych
- Elevance Health (Anthem Blue Cross)
- Elevance Health (Anthem Blue Cross)-Medicare
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- Evernorth (Cigna)-Medicare
- Health Net (MHN)
- Health Net (MHN)-Medicare
- Humana-Medicare
- Kaiser Permanente (NorCal)
- Kaiser Permanente (NorCal)-Medicare
- Kaiser Permanente (SoCal)
- Kaiser Permanente (SoCal)-Medicare
- Magellan
- Medicare
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Optum, UnitedHealthcare
- Optum, UnitedHealthcare-Medicare
- Partners Direct Health
- Sana Benefits
- Sana Benefits-Medicare
- Tricare West (TriWest)
If you don't see your insurance listed, please contact us at 562-431-8822 to see how we can help.
Gema Diaz is a Therapist and cannot prescribe medication. However, most LifeStance offices have a Psychiatrist or APN on staff who can prescribe medication if needed.
Gema Diaz works at:
Yes, Gema Diaz does offer online telehealth visits.
Yes, Gema Diaz is currently offering in-office visits at the following location:
- English
- Spanish