- Strengths focused
- Values based
- Skills oriented
About Dia
Dia Lieberenz is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) practicing in Illinois with 13 years of experience. She focuses on helping people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, mood challenges, and life transitions. Dia approaches clients as the experts on their own lives and looks for strengths to build on during therapy.
She works plainly and directly, offering a supportive presence while people talk through what feels overwhelming. Sessions aim to make change feel doable rather than overwhelming. Dia encourages small steps that add up to meaningful shifts in day-to-day life.
Her background includes work with a wide range of concerns, from depression and bipolar conditions to grief, trauma, and addiction-related issues. She also helps with caregiving stress, communication problems, and challenges around intimacy and relationships. Panic disorder and panic attacks are among the specific concerns she lists.
Dia uses a mix of evidence-based methods tailored to each person. Expect practical skills training together with space to reflect on values and goals. She emphasizes learning tools you can use between sessions to manage symptoms and stay connected to what matters.
People who come to her often want a collaborative, steady approach that balances practical strategies with listening. The work is paced to match each person's needs and readiness for change.
How therapy approaches guide online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and then choose actions that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, panic, and feeling stuck. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on practical skills to change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and is often used for anxiety and mood concerns. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental relationship where the therapist listens and follows the person’s lead.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with the person to identify goals, try methods that fit their needs, and adjust the plan over time. The aim is to find tools and ways of thinking that feel useful in everyday life.
Confirm the session formats available before booking so you know how meetings are scheduled. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for consistent check-ins during life transitions. Some formats can be shorter or use less bandwidth when needed, which helps when time is limited or energy is low.
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Experience
13+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Dia help with?
She supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar challenges, trauma, and related issues. The profile also lists panic disorder and panic attacks among areas of focus.
What is her general approach in therapy?
She takes a collaborative, client-centered approach that highlights each person’s strengths. Sessions often blend practical skills and reflection to support gradual change.
How much professional experience does she have?
She has 13 years of professional work experience as a therapist in clinical settings.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She holds the LCPC credential and is licensed in Illinois.
Can people meet with her in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does cost work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Dia?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist’s availability.