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Lily Diego-Johnson

She/Her

Licensed Social Worker

Bilingual Psychotherapist

ldiego@liveoakchicago.com

773.980.6467

English, Español

Values & Philosophy

I have personal experience navigating the complexities of our mental health systems and proceed with gentleness, compassion, and understanding as you seek to find the right therapist for you. I believe in the power of your story as knowledge. I strive to live and practice within the vision of disability justice, particularly while practicing within systems that have been known to cause harm to BIPOC, disabled, queer, and other marginalized communities. I practice from an intersectional framework and believe that ableism impacts all of us, as it is intertwined with racism, anti-Blackness, sexism, and other systems of oppression.

I am humbled to witness your growth as you process trauma or explore your identities in a space that we can create together. Healing may be a complicated, winding path, and I want to support you as you navigate emotions, behaviors, and interpersonal connections through a strengths-based approach.

As a disabled, immigrant, Mexican, queer, cis woman, I understand the level of vulnerability it takes to constantly look for a therapist who is culturally-attuned, supportive, accessible, and kind. If you think we would be a good fit, please reach out so we can begin creating a space that addresses your needs.

Education & Training

Licensure

LSW, 150.104410
Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, 2020

Degrees

MSW
University of Illinois at Chicago, 2017

Certifications

40-hour Crisis Intervention Training
Illinois Coalition Against Sexual Assault, 2017

Areas of Focus & Specialization

  • Identity exploration, development, and intersectionality
  • Disability experience and disability-affirming therapy
  • Complex trauma
  • Relationship diversity
  • Depression, anxiety, & stress
  • Kink and sex positivity

I Work With

  • Individuals 18 years+
  • Relationships (triads, polycules, metamours, constellations, couples.)
  • Families (chosen & family of origin)

Modalities

  • LGBTQIA+-affirmative practice
  • Disability-affirming practice
  • Trauma-informed psychodynamic approaches
  • Creative and explorative practices