Diana Regalado, MSW, LMSW
Bilingual Therapist
Pronouns: they/she - ella/ellx
Language(s): English & Spanish
Insurances Accepted: Blue Care Network, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Blue Cross Complete, Meridian, & Washtenaw Health Plan.
Education & Training:
MSW, University of Michigan School of Social Work
Professional interests: Diana works with individual adults and adolescents providing psychotherapy. Diana has worked with individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, anger, suicidality, PTSD, obsessive thoughts, low self-esteem and gender concerns. Diana specialized in integrated health practice during her professional training, which emphasized a client-centered approach that incorporates all aspects of an individual’s holistic wellness. She prioritizes collaboration with her clients, their surroundings and those who support them. Diana’s clinical interests include affirming approaches to sexual and gender identities, disability justice as well as working with BIPOC and immigrant communities.
Approach to Therapy: Diana strives to create an affirming space where clients can engage with vulnerability and self-reflection while exploring challenges, themes and difficult situations in their lives. Diana’s practice is informed by a person-in-environment approach that is responsive to the impact of structural violence and social injustice on an individual’s wellbeing. Diana also believes in the power of communal healing which can take place in the relationships one nurtures with others and self. She prioritizes self-determination and collaboration with clients by encouraging them to explore their own values, strengths and wants in therapy. Diana incorporates a variety of modalities, techniques and theoretical frameworks including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing and Mindfulness. Diana values respect, empathy and honesty in the therapeutic relationship with her clients.
Selected Professional Experience: Diana received professional training at Michigan Medicine where she provided care to adults living with HIV/AIDS, which included mental health counseling, care coordination, and linking them to community resources. She has worked with individuals of marginalized racial, ethnic, sexual, and gender identities in clinical and advocacy settings. Diana contributed to research at the University of North Carolina School of Medicine that aimed to improve the ability to diagnose deafness in Spanish-speaking children. She has additional volunteer and professional experience working with disabled and immigrant communities.