Tsahai Dias, LMSW

Tsahai Dias

Staff Therapist

I am a bilingual Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) and Certified Clinical Trauma Specialist–Individual (CCTSI) with comprehensive experience delivering evidence-based behavioral health services to children, adolescents, adults, seniors, couples, and families. My clinical practice is rooted in trauma-informed care and integrative treatment models, with an emphasis on diagnostic clarity, structured intervention, and outcome-oriented care.

I am experienced in conducting psychosocial and diagnostic assessments, developing individualized treatment plans, and providing individual, group, and family psychotherapy. My clinical interventions include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), Mindfulness-Based Interventions, Psychoeducation, Solution-Focused and Problem-Solving Therapies, Group Therapy, somatic-based interventions, self-regulation and vagus nerve techniques, and specialized trauma treatment modalities. I integrate mind-body approaches to support emotional regulation, behavioral stabilization, and sustained symptom reduction.

My professional experience spans outpatient, community mental health, and behavioral health settings, where I have provided crisis intervention, care coordination, and therapeutic services for individuals presenting with trauma-related disorders, anxiety, grief, mood dysregulation, identity-related stressors, relational difficulties, family system challenges, and significant life transitions. My clinical approach is collaborative, culturally responsive, and strengths-based, prioritizing client autonomy, clinical engagement, and functional improvement.

Originally from Brazil and fluent in English and Portuguese, I bring a multicultural and biopsychosocial perspective to practice. Prior to mental health, I left medical school and a successful career in chemistry to pursue a professional dance career spanning 18 years—an experience that informs my disciplined, embodied, and integrative approach to clinical care. Outside of work, I remain committed to physical wellness and enjoy exploring active experiences that support a balanced lifestyle.

I am a bilingual Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW and CCTSI) with extensive experience providing clinical services to children, adolescents, adults, older adults, couples, and families. My practice is grounded in evidence-based, trauma-informed, and integrative therapeutic approaches. I am skilled in identifying behavioral patterns, emotional barriers, and underlying trauma responses, and I prioritize creating a safe, structured, and non-judgmental space where clients can develop insight, strengthen coping skills, and achieve measurable therapeutic progress.

My clinical interventions include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness-Based interventions, Psychoeducation, Problem-Solving Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Group Therapy, Self-Regulation and Vagus Nerve techniques, Body-Focused and Somatic methodologies, and specialized Trauma Treatment modalities. I integrate mind-body practices to support emotional regulation, resilience, behavioral change, and long-term wellness.

I have worked across outpatient, community, and behavioral health settings, providing diagnostic assessments, treatment planning, individual and group counseling, crisis intervention, and supportive services for clients navigating trauma, anxiety, grief, identity challenges, relationship stressors, family dynamics, and life transitions. My clinical approach is collaborative, culturally responsive, and strengths-based, emphasizing empowerment, autonomy, and sustainable internal growth.

My personal background also informs my sensitivity to diverse experiences. I am originally from Brazil, fluent in English and Portuguese, and bring a multicultural lens to my clinical work. Prior to my career in social work, I pursued professional dance after leaving medical school—an experience that deepened my understanding of resilience, discipline, and the therapeutic connection between movement and emotional well-being. Outside of work, I remain committed to physical wellness and enjoy exploring active, enriching experiences that support a balanced and healthy lifestyle.