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Diamari Velez

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW
Padera Therapy and Wellness
Accepting clients Last Updated 28 days ago

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 & PTSD

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 UnitedHealthcare

Paperwork:

I can provide you with paperwork for reimbursement from your insurance company if you are seeking out-of-network sessions.

NPI Number

1598550915

Rates

First session $135
Ongoing sessions $135
Sliding Scale Offered: A sliding scale fee "slides" to try to meet the needs of clients who are unable to pay the full fee. Details can be discussed upon consultation.

Locations

2100 Manchester Road
Suite 1420
Wheaton, IL 60187
(630) 940-6828
ADA Accessible
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Treatment Approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Emotion-focused therapy Internal Family Systems (IFS) Mindfulness Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) Trauma Focused

Modalities

Individuals

Age 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 Undocumented

Meeting Options

Video sessions available
In-person sessions available

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

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