Diamari Velez
My goal as a therapist is to create a safe, collaborative space where clients of all ages, from children to adults, can process experiences, build resilience, and feel truly seen and heard. I walk alongside my clients with empathy, offering a holistic and supportive environment for healing, self-discovery, and meaningful change.
I take a direct, relational approach, grounded in compassion, and provide inclusive, affirming, and trauma-informed care. As a first-generation Latina American and bilingual, bicultural clinician, I draw on my lived experience to understand how culture, language, and systemic barriers influence mental health.
My practice is integrative and individualized, honoring each client as a whole person - mind, body, relationships, and environment. I often draw from CBT, ACT, attachment theory, and creative modalities such as art and play therapy. I have experience supporting individuals with Autism, ADHD, neurodivergent differences, trauma, domestic violence, anxiety, perinatal mental health struggles, and legal system involvement. I especially enjoy working with young children and incorporating play therapy into sessions.
Diamari provides therapy in English and Spanish.
A little about me:
I love random dance parties with my husband and two children, horror movies (only during the daytime!), and long walks with my dogs, Sirius and Andromeda—always with an audiobook playing.
Specialties
ADHD Anxiety Autism Spectrum Disorder Behavioral Issues Cultural Adjustment Depression Emotional Regulation Family Conflict Grief and Loss Identity Development Immigration Stress Life Transitions Parenting Race Based Trauma Racial Identity Self-esteem Self-harm Stress Trauma & PTSDInsurance & Payment
In-Network Insurance Plans
Diamari Velez is in network for the following plans:
Aetna Anthem Anthem Blue Cross Blue Cross Blue Shield, Blue Choice Select PPO Cigna and Evernorth UnitedHealthcarePaperwork:
I can provide you with paperwork for reimbursement from your insurance company if you are seeking out-of-network sessions.
NPI Number
1598550915Rates
| First session | $135 |
| Ongoing sessions | $135 |
Locations
Treatment Approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Emotion-focused therapy Internal Family Systems (IFS) Mindfulness Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) Trauma FocusedModalities
IndividualsAge Groups
Children (6-10) Preteens (11-12) Adolescents (13-17) Young Adults (18-25) Adults (26-64)Communities
First-Gen Immigrants Neurodiverse People of Color UndocumentedMeeting Options
Qualifications
- License(s): IL-149029074
More About Me
- Languages Spoken: English, Spanish
- Race(s): Black or African American, Latina
- Gender(s): Cisgender, Woman
- Religion(s): Christian