LPC

Diana Lively, LPC

Experience16 years
LocationOklahoma
Focus areasStress and Anxiety, Addictions, and Relationship
Therapy approachesInternal Family Systems and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

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About Diana

Diana Lively is an LPC based in Oklahoma who supports people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, relationship challenges, low self-esteem, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy concerns, eating and sleep difficulties, parenting and anger, and a range of related issues including ADHD and compassion fatigue.

Background and approach

She draws on more than 16 years in the mental health field to help clients build insight, develop coping skills, and pursue lasting change. Her work blends practical and compassionate strategies, integrating Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and the Matrix model used in recovery with a mindfulness-informed perspective.

Diana also uses Attachment-Based and Client-Centered ideas to strengthen relational insight and to help clients and families improve communication, set healthier boundaries, and resolve conflict. Her background includes experience in community mental health, court-related rehabilitation work, and facilitating recovery and prevention groups, which informs a pragmatic approach to relapse prevention and co-occurring concerns.

Diana’s practice emphasizes psychoeducation, family-focused interventions, and a holistic wellness orientation that considers emotional, behavioral, and relational patterns. She aims to motivate sustainable change while helping clients and their families understand dysfunction, identify strengths, and rebuild healthier connections.

Approaches for online healing and recovery

Internal Family Systems (IFS) offers a way to explore inner parts and self-leadership, helping people understand conflicting thoughts and feelings and work toward internal harmony. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on values-based action and learning to make room for difficult emotions while pursuing meaningful goals, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Attachment-Based Therapy centers on relational patterns and how early bonds shape current interactions, supporting improvements in communication and trust within relationships.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist works with clients to identify which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and adapts techniques over time so the work feels practical and personally relevant. Clients are invited to give feedback and shape the direction of their care as treatment progresses.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to engage through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules and to access support from home. These formats allow licensed professionals to deliver skills training, relational coaching, relapse prevention strategies, and psychoeducation in ways that match each client's routine and comfort level.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?

Diana works with a broad range of concerns including stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and family issues, self-esteem, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related problems, eating and sleeping issues, anger, career and life transitions, ADHD, and related areas.

What therapeutic approaches will I encounter in sessions?

The practice integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy elements, Attachment-Based and Client-Centered perspectives, and recovery-oriented techniques to blend skills training, relational work, and mindfulness practices.

How much clinical experience does the therapist have?

The therapist has 16 years of experience working in mental health settings, including community mental health, court-related rehabilitation programs, and group facilitation for recovery and prevention.

What are the therapist's credentials and where are they based?

She is an LPC licensed in Oklahoma with the license number OK LPC LPC05927 and practices from Oklahoma.

Can someone who speaks another language work with this therapist?

Sessions are conducted in English; the therapist is not currently accepting international clients.

What session formats are available for online work?

Clients can connect via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on their preferences and scheduling options.

How are fees and payments handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions operate through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with this therapist?

Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a session according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety AddictionsRelationship issuesSelf esteem Depression

Also works with

LGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuse Grief Intimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue ADHD

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommunication problemsDrug and alcohol addictionFamily problemsGuilt and shame Isolation / lonelinessLife purposeObsessions, compulsions, and OCDSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatization

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Existential TherapyJungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

16+ years

Licensed

Oklahoma

Languages

English