Therapist in Palm Harbor, Florida Elizabeth Diaz, Therapist
Gender Identity: Female (She/Her)
Ages Served: 6-75+
Appointments: In-office and Online
Manages Medications: No, provides therapy only
Accepts Insurance: Yes - View accepted plans
Elizabeth Diaz, MS, LMHC, NCC
Specializes In:
Elizabeth Diaz helps adolescents, teens, adults, and seniors across Florida navigate life’s challenges with clarity, resilience, and practical tools for lasting change. Serving clients throughout FL at LifeStance Health, she provides individual therapy and family therapy tailored to each person’s goals, whether they are managing overwhelming anxiety, rebuilding after trauma, or working through complex relationship dynamics. Her work is grounded in evidence-based mental health treatment and delivered with warmth, structure, and accountability. Elizabeth specializes in Anxiety, Depression, and PTSD/Trauma, and she also supports individuals facing ADHD, mood disorders, substance use concerns, and major life transitions. She treats adolescents ages 11–14, teens, adults, and older adults, adapting her approach to meet developmental and generational needs. Using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), she helps clients strengthen emotional regulation, challenge unhelpful thought patterns, and build coping strategies that translate into everyday life. She offers additional therapeutic support for related behavioral and mood concerns. Her clinical experience includes working with individuals and families impacted by adoption or foster care, Autism Spectrum Disorders, and developmental disabilities. Elizabeth integrates family therapy and parenting-focused strategies when appropriate, recognizing that sustainable progress often involves strengthening communication and support systems at home. She is committed to culturally responsive care and has experience supporting members of the LGBTQ+ community. Elizabeth’s approach emphasizes measurable growth, skill development, and empowerment. She believes therapy should not only provide relief from symptoms but also equip clients with tools to confidently manage stress, relationships, and transitions long after sessions conclude. Outside the therapy room, Elizabeth stays active with gym sessions and golf, enjoys reading to continually expand her perspective, and values time with family and friends. She feels most grounded outdoors—whether kayaking, exploring new places, or simply enjoying fresh air. Elizabeth Diaz proudly provides therapy services throughout Florida at LifeStance Health.
Types of Care & Ages Served
- Individual Therapy: Ages 11-75+
- Family Therapy: Ages 6-75+
Areas of Focus
Individual Therapy
Get help addressing challenges and improve well-being with a clinician's guidance.
- Anxiety
- Panic attacks
- Sexual trauma
- Stress management
- Trauma & PTSD
- ADHD
- Adoption & foster care
- Aging
- Alcohol use
- Anger issues
- Attachment issues
- Attention & focus
- Autism: generally independent
- Bipolar Disorder
- Body image
- Bullying or harassment
- Career & relationships (mid-life)
- Career & work issues
- Caregiving
- Childhood behavioral issues
- Depression/feeling down
- Domestic violence & abuse
- Drug/substance use
- Early adulthood: Independent living or relationships
- Early adulthood: Starting college or career
- Emotional abuse
- Empty nesters
- Family conflict
- Focus, concentration & memory
- General relationship issues
- Grief & loss
- Hallucinations
- Intense mood changes
- LGBTQ+
- Marital stress or divorce
- Menopause & perimenopause
- Other women's health concerns
- Parenthood
- Parenting
- PMS & PMDD
- Premarital counseling
- Psychosis/issues with reality
- Racial identity
- Retirement
- Schizophrenia/schizoaffective
- School avoidance
- School behavioral issues
- Self-esteem
- Self-injury or cutting
- Sex & intimacy issues
- Social injustice
- Social skills & communication
- Sports performance
- Unusual thoughts or beliefs
Family Therapy
Improve communication and resolve conflicts within family dynamics with a clinician's guidance.
- Family conflict
- ADHD
- Adoption & foster care
- Aging
- Alcohol use
- Anger issues
- Anxiety
- Attachment issues
- Attention & focus
- Autism: generally independent
- Bipolar Disorder
- Body image
- Bullying or harassment
- Career & relationships (mid-life)
- Caregiving
- Childhood behavioral issues
- Chronic pain-related issues
- Depression/feeling down
- Domestic violence & abuse
- Drug/substance use
- Early adulthood: Independent living or relationships
- Early adulthood: Starting college or career
- Emotional abuse
- Empty nesters
- Focus, concentration & memory
- General relationship issues
- Grief & loss
- Intellectual challenges: generally independent
- Intense mood changes
- LGBTQ+
- Marital stress or divorce
- Menopause & perimenopause
- Other women's health concerns
- Panic attacks
- Parenthood
- Parenting
- PMS & PMDD
- Premarital counseling
- Retirement
- School avoidance
- School behavioral issues
- Self-esteem
- Self-injury or cutting
- Sexual trauma
- Social skills & communication
- Sports performance
- Stress management
- Trauma & PTSD
Insurances Accepted
- Aetna
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Centivo
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Devoted Health Plan
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- HealthSmart
- Humana
- Lucet (Florida Blue)
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Medicare
- Northwell Direct
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
- Orlando Health
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Quest Behavioral Health
- Sana Benefits
- TELUS Health (BHS)
- Tricare East (Humana Military)
Languages
- English
Education
-
Lynn University
FAQs
Please use our online form to schedule an appointment with Elizabeth Diaz. You can also call 727-493-9940 to have someone assist you.
Elizabeth Diaz generally accepts new patients but there could be a waitlist.
Please call 727-493-9940 to find out Elizabeth 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 Elizabeth Diaz:
- Aetna
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Centivo
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Devoted Health Plan
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- HealthSmart
- Humana
- Lucet (Florida Blue)
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Medicare
- Northwell Direct
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
- Orlando Health
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Quest Behavioral Health
- Sana Benefits
- TELUS Health (BHS)
- Tricare East (Humana Military)
If you don't see your insurance listed, please contact us at 727-493-9940 to see how we can help.
Elizabeth 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.
Elizabeth Diaz works at:
Yes, Elizabeth Diaz does offer online telehealth visits.
Yes, Elizabeth Diaz is currently offering in-office visits at the following location: