- Addictions support
- Codependency help
- CBT and DBT approaches
About Lia
Lia Bigelow is a licensed counselor who focuses on practical, person-centered care. She holds LMHC and LPC credentials and brings 15 years of experience to sessions. Lia aims to create a calm, respectful space where people can talk about difficult issues and make changes that matter to them.
She often helps people dealing with addictions, anger, and major life changes. She also supports work around LGBT concerns, gender dysphoria, and coaching for career or life goals. Codependency, family of origin problems, and struggles with guilt or shame are among the topics she addresses.
In sessions she adapts her approach to what each person needs. She uses Client-Centered Therapy to follow the client’s pace and focus. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy are used when it helps to change unhelpful thoughts and manage strong emotions.
Lia blends practical strategies with conversations about patterns from the past. Motivational Interviewing can help people find their own reasons to change. Psychodynamic ideas may be brought in to look at deeper relationship patterns when those issues come up.
She works from a stance of respect, sensitivity, and compassion. The first step is often a short conversation to see what matters most and plan next steps together.
How her approaches translate to online therapy
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following the client’s lead, offering a respectful space to talk through whatever is most pressing. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) involves identifying and changing unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors, which can include homework and practical exercises between sessions. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) concentrates on emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and building skills for difficult moments, useful for strong emotions and impulsivity.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Lia will work together with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and situation. That may mean mixing approaches and adjusting as progress is made.
Confirm the available session formats before booking, since the biography does not list specific formats. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, for example by reducing travel time or allowing shorter check-ins during a break. They also let people continue work when relocating within the same state. Talk with the therapist about how to structure sessions so they fit daily routines and therapy goals.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
15+ years
Credentials
Florida, Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she often help with?
Lia commonly works with addictions, anger, coping with life changes, and LGBT related issues. She also addresses codependency, family of origin issues, body image, and related concerns.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is person-centered and practical. She adapts tools from CBT, DBT, motivational interviewing, and psychodynamic ideas to fit each person.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 15 years of professional experience working with people on addictions, coaching, and emotional concerns.
Where is she licensed and located?
She is licensed in Florida and is listed as LMHC and LPC. Her practice is based in Florida.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients schedule with her?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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