Dr. Manny Diaz, PhD, AMFT (He/Him/Él)
Staff Therapist
Dr. Manny Diaz (he/him/his/él) is a gay Latino male therapist and educator based in California. As a native of East Los Angeles, he is aware of the sociocultural influences impacting the mental health of LGBTQ+ and BIPOC individuals and communities. With his training from the Modern Sex Therapy Institute and his role as a college professor, he puts theory into practice supported by cultural humility.
Through a relational approach, Manny’s sessions emphasize authenticity, transparency, and gentle challenging to explore present concerns. He is passionate about helping clients explore topics of sex, gender, sexuality, and relationships, as well as the intersections of racial trauma and social injustice. His work is collaborative, often using alternative modalities, such as Bibliotherapy, Cinematherapy, and Scriptotherapy to assist clients in developing counterstories, cuentos, and testimonios that encourage emotional and psychological healing. Manny’s main priority is to provide clients with an affirming and brave space to show up as they are.
Manny practices therapy in California and coaching anywhere.