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Diana Lively

Restoring family balance with practical care

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Credentials
LPC
Experience
16 years
Licensed in
Oklahoma
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Diana

Diana Lively is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Oklahoma who focuses on family and parenting concerns along with stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, and relationship issues. She helps people understand patterns that keep struggles repeating and supports practical steps toward healthier routines. Her approach is compassionate and straightforward, designed for parents and families seeking usable tools rather than jargon.

Diana draws on 16 years of experience in mental health work.

Background and approach

Diana earned graduate degrees that inform her work with substance use and recovery. She has experience in community mental health and court-related rehabilitation programs. That background shaped her skills in relapse prevention, group education, and working with co-occurring mental health and substance concerns.

In sessions she uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and attachment-based ideas to help people notice thoughts and patterns, try new behaviors, and repair relationships. She blends evidence-based techniques with a wellness mindset and mindfulness practices. Diana also teaches skills in communication, boundary setting, and emotion regulation.

Family-focused work centers on helping family members see their roles and improve how they interact. She uses psychoeducation to name dysfunctional patterns and then builds small, doable steps toward healthier connections. The goal is clearer communication, better problem-solving, and more time spent on shared values.

Diana leads outpatient recovery and prevention groups and facilitates discussions on relapse planning. She is certified to perform drug and alcohol assessments and has training in crisis work and suicide prevention. Her style is practical, grounded, and geared toward steady progress for individuals and families.

How Diana’s Approaches Translate to Online Care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages people to notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choose actions that reflect what matters most. It can help with anxiety, depression, and life changes by focusing on values and small steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches concrete skills for changing unhelpful patterns. CBT is useful for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and managing cravings or compulsive behaviors. Attachment-Based Therapy explores relationship patterns formed over time and helps people strengthen trust, boundaries, and communication in families and partnerships. This approach supports repairing connection and improving how members relate to one another.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Diana will discuss goals and try methods that fit each person or family. If one approach does not help, she adjusts strategies and mixes techniques to match what works in real life.

Online formats make it easier to attend sessions when life is busy. Video calls let people meet face-to-face from home, phone sessions work when video is not possible, and live chat or text messaging can support brief check-ins or skill practice between sessions. These options offer flexibility for parents, caregivers, and anyone juggling schedules while seeking steady, skills-focused therapy.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Less about arguing with difficult thoughts, more about loosening their grip and acting on what matters to you anyway. Values and committed action carry the work, which suits conversation at a distance.

Attachment-Based Therapy

Looks at how early bonds shaped what you expect from closeness, and how that plays out now with a partner, a parent, or your own children.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she commonly address?
Diana works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, family problems, grief, intimacy issues, parenting concerns, ADHD, and related challenges listed in her profile.
What is her general therapy style?
She uses a practical, straightforward approach with clear teaching and skill-building. Sessions focus on noticing patterns, learning skills, and making small changes that improve daily life.
What kind of experience does she have?
She has 16 years of experience in mental health, including community mental health work, court rehabilitation programs, relapse prevention groups, and outpatient education in co-occurring disorders.
What credentials and location apply?
She holds the Licensed Professional Counselor credential (LPC) with license number OK LPC LPC05927 and practices in Oklahoma.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Therapy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to match different needs and schedules.
How are costs and payment handled?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with therapy?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling sessions based on the therapist's availability.

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Experience
16 years
Licensed
Oklahoma
Languages
English

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