Dr. Omar Diaz

About Dr. Diaz

Dr. Omar Diaz is a licensed clinical psychologist at Sue Bae Ph.D. & Associates. Dr. Diaz is from Hammond, Indiana and has experience working with adolescents and adults ranging from group therapy, relationship therapy and individual therapy in college settings and private practice.

Dr. Diaz completed his internship at the University of Illinois Chicago's Counseling Center. In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Diaz is a faculty member in the Office of Placement and Training at the Chicago School of Professional Psychology, training doctoral students studying to be clinical psychologists.

Education & Training

• Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology The Chicago School of Professional Psychology
• M.A. in Clinical Psychology The Chicago School of Professional Psychology
• M.S. in Human Services Counseling Purdue University Calumet
• B.S. in Interdisciplinary Sciences - Physics Purdue University West Lafayette
• Clinical Internship University of Illinois Chicago Counseling Center

Clinical Approach

When developing treatment goals and plans, Dr. Diaz is committed to utilizing evidence-based therapies from the Cognitive-Behavioral perspective, and works to include a Systems Integrated perspective, understanding that there are many facets influencing a person's development and mental health.

Dr. Diaz believes the importance of building a collaborative client-therapist relationship is key in helping clients identify and build on their strengths in reaching their goals. Dr. Diaz is passionate about his commitment to social justice and working with underserved populations. Dr. Diaz works to consider the role culture and the various systems play in not only a person's difficulties, but their strengths.