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Dia Lieberenz, LCPC
Illinois
Illinois LCPC - Mood and anxiety work
See online therapy options- CBT methods
- ACT and mindfulness
- Skills for panic
About Dia
Dia Lieberenz is an Illinois Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) with 13 years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and depression. She also works with those facing relationship and family strains, addiction, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting challenges, sleep problems, anger, and self-esteem concerns.
She frames clients as the experts on their own lives and focuses on practical steps people can try between sessions. Her work often draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to notice unhelpful thoughts and habits, and on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and client-centered techniques to clarify values and goals. Sessions are conversational and task-oriented rather than academic.
In practice she helps people break problems into smaller parts. That can mean tracking moods, testing different behavior changes, or practicing skills for managing panic and social anxiety. She also addresses caregiver stress, communication problems, guilt and shame, isolation, and compassion fatigue when these come up.
Dia emphasizes clear goals and measurable steps. She explains options and then works with the person to pick what to try next. Progress is reviewed regularly so plans can be adjusted when needed.
Sessions are conducted in English from her Illinois practice. People who want to begin are invited to use the site’s matching process to schedule an initial appointment and discuss fit with her directly.
How CBT, ACT, and client-centered work translate to online sessions
Dia commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot and test unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT focuses on concrete exercises such as tracking triggers, trying short behavior experiments, and practicing alternate responses to anxiety or low mood.She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice painful thoughts without getting stuck in them, and to clarify personal values that guide behavior. Client-centered techniques keep the conversation grounded in the person’s perspective and priorities while planning next steps.
Deciding which method to use is a collaborative process. She will talk with the person about their goals, try approaches that fit those goals, and adjust based on what works in practice. The therapist and client check progress and change plans when needed.
The precise online session formats available should be confirmed before booking. When arranging remote work, people often find it easier to fit short check-ins into a busy day, avoid travel time, or choose lower-bandwidth options when needed. Talk with her during the matching process about which session arrangements will best fit daily routines and technology constraints.
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Experience
13+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address most often?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and depression, as well as relationship strain, addiction, trauma, grief, sleep problems, anger, and self-esteem concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is practical and conversational. She uses structured methods like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside acceptance and mindfulness-based tools.
How long has she worked in counseling?
She has 13 years of professional experience as a clinician in mental health settings.
What credential does she hold and where does she practice?
She is an Illinois Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) practicing in Illinois.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time; exact pricing is provided during the sign-up process.
What are the steps to begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to discuss goals and fit.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
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