- 16 years experience
- Oklahoma LPC
- Recovery oriented
About Diana
Diana Lively is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Oklahoma with 16 years of experience. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, addiction concerns, relationship and intimacy issues, low self-esteem, grief, and trauma. Diana also supports those coping with life changes, parenting strain, career questions, ADHD, and codependency. She uses straightforward, practical guidance aimed at small, meaningful steps forward.
She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot unhelpful thinking and try new behaviors. Diana blends attachment-focused ideas to look at how early relationships shape current patterns. Mindfulness and wellness practices are woven into her work to support relapse prevention and emotional regulation.
Diana has a background in alcohol and drug counseling and experience with co-occurring mental health and substance concerns. Her work has included community mental health, court-related rehabilitation programs, and leading recovery and prevention groups. She provides psychoeducation to help clients and families understand patterns of dysfunction and recovery.
In sessions she focuses on practical skills - coping strategies, communication tools, and relapse prevention planning. She emphasizes family roles and communication when that is relevant to a client's goals. Diana aims to help people build healthier routines and clearer boundaries that support long-term change.
Her clinical interests include eating and sleeping issues, obsessional problems, social anxiety, seasonal mood shifts, caregiver stress, smoking cessation, and finding life purpose. Diana’s approach is adaptable and grounded in real-world problem solving.
How certain approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and values-driven action. It helps people clarify what matters to them and take small steps toward those goals while accepting difficult emotions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches practical skills to change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and many everyday problems by using exercises and homework to practice new responses.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, symptoms, and preferences to decide which methods to try. Over time the plan can be adjusted if something is not working or needs a different focus.
Please confirm the current session options before booking, as formats are not listed here. Many people find online work helpful because it can fit into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Online sessions can make it easier to attend regular appointments and practice skills between meetings, which supports steady progress.
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Experience
16+ years
Credentials
Oklahoma
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Diana focus on?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, addiction, relationship and intimacy issues, depression, grief, and codependency among other concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and skills-based, using clear exercises, psychoeducation, and mindfulness to help people make small, steady changes.
What experience does she bring to sessions?
She has 16 years working in mental health including community mental health, court-related rehabilitation programs, and recovery group facilitation.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Oklahoma.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How does payment and cost work?
Costs vary by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Diana?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on the therapist's availability.
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