Diana Lively

Diana Lively is an LPC who helps people manage anger, stress, anxiety, addiction, and relationship struggles. She focuses on practical steps people can use right away to feel steadier and make clearer choices. Diana draws on a mix of approaches to match each person's situation and goals.

She holds a Master of Arts in Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counseling and has worked in mental health and recovery settings. Much of her background includes relapse prevention, group facilitation, and working with co-occurring mental health and substance use concerns. Diana has experience collaborating with court-related programs and community mental health services.

In sessions she uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and attachment-informed ideas. She blends these to teach skills for managing emotions, coping with cravings, and improving communication. Sessions often include practical skill-building and psychoeducation tailored to what the client needs most.

Diana also runs educational outpatient groups focused on recovery and prevention, and she uses a holistic wellness perspective that includes mindfulness and relapse-prevention strategies. Her work with families emphasizes clearer communication and problem-solving to reduce conflict and strengthen relationships.

With 16 years in the field, Diana aims to motivate positive change and help people develop routines that support long-term wellbeing. She encourages clients to set realistic goals and learn tools that fit their daily lives.

Approaches that translate to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice thoughts without getting stuck in them and choose actions that match their values. It can be useful for anger, anxiety, and making life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting patterns of thinking that keep problems going and practicing new skills to change feelings and behavior. It is practical for mood, anxiety, and coping skills. Attachment-Based ideas look at how earlier relationships shape current reactions and help people build steadier connections and emotion regulation.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels most useful. Sessions can mix methods so the plan fits the client's needs and life circumstances.

Confirm current online session options before booking because formats are not listed in the profile. Many people find that remote sessions make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, test new skills between meetings, or join recovery-focused groups without extra travel. Online work can allow shorter check-ins, consistent weekly meetings, or group learning, depending on what the therapist offers, and the focus remains practical skill-building and relapse prevention.