Our Mission
To provide individualized and evidence-based treatment and assessment for the psychological needs of our clients.
Our Vision
To deliver reliable psychological and clinical services that meet the comprehensive needs of our clients.
Get to Know Dr. Ingrid Diaz
Dr. Ingrid Diaz has vast clinical experience in working with the severe and persistent mentally ill population, including children, adolescents, and adults in all levels of care. She has been working in forensic settings since 2006, working closely with law enforcement agencies, the department of corrections, probation/parole officers, and other entities, conducting assessments and treatment recommendations. Her knowledge and expertise in cognitive behavior modification techniques have also been used by clinical programs and the NJ Division of Mental Health in a forensic manner to address problematic behaviors among adjudicated adolescents in out-of-home placements. She obtained her bachelor’s in Psychology/Caribbean Studies and a Master’s degree in Social Work from Rutgers University. Dr. Diaz obtained her second Master’s Degree and PhD in Clinical Psychology from Fielding University in Santa Barbara, California. Dr. Diaz has also served as part of a selective advisory committee to the United States Congress under President Obama’s administration, advising the United States Office of Minority Health and the United States Congress on how to enhance Latino mental health and higher education services. Dr. Diaz has also worked closely in the inception of the NJ Vet-to-Vet program and has trained and presented on topics such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, PTSD, and Suicide Assessment specifically for combat veterans. In addition, she has been a trainer in multiple venues throughout the country addressing topics such as suicide assessment, cognitive behavioral therapy, trauma, post-traumatic stress, the impact of trauma on behavior, and ways mental health professionals can improve the quality of care and treatment adherence for multicultural specific populations. She is a frequent speaker on various mental health issues at local, state, and national conferences. In May 2017, she was featured in an NBC article regarding suicide assessment among Latino adolescents. In March 2016, the National Association of Professional Women inducted Dr. Diaz into the VIP woman of year circle. In 2011, she received the Middlesex County Woman of the Year Award. And in 2004, she received the UMDNJ/UBHC Master Clinician’s Award, recognizing her outstanding service to the population she serves.