- Compassionate listener
- Practical problem solving
- Focus on recovery
About Malissa
Malissa Dieterle is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in Illinois with 26 years of professional experience. She helps people manage stress and anxiety and supports those facing addiction and relationship challenges. Her approach is warm and straightforward, and she emphasizes respect and sensitivity during sessions.
She works with clients on motivation, self-esteem, and building confidence. Malissa also helps people who are coping with major life changes, such as separation or shifting responsibilities. She listens carefully and adapts the conversation to each person's situation.
Malissa often addresses issues that come up around abandonment, codependency, and commitment struggles. She also supports people dealing with communication or control problems and those affected by impulsivity or isolation. Her work includes helping people with mood disorders, seasonal affective disorder, and habits like smoking or vaping cessation.
Her style is collaborative and practical. She and the client create a plan that matches the client's needs and goals. Sessions focus on real-life steps and clearer ways to handle everyday stressors.
Taking the first step can feel hard, and she acknowledges that courage. Malissa encourages prospective clients to start with a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a time that fits with their life. She adapts the plan as progress is made.
Approaches that guide online care
Many clinicians use evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people manage anxiety, addiction, and relationship stress. One common approach focuses on building practical coping skills and problem-solving steps to handle stress and cravings; this helps people develop routines and safer habits. Another approach emphasizes working on self-esteem and communication patterns, helping clients notice unhelpful thoughts and practice new ways of relating to others.Choosing the right approach is part of the therapy process. The therapist will work collaboratively to figure out which methods fit your needs, goals, and preferences. That might mean trying a few different techniques early on and adjusting the plan based on what helps most.
Practical benefits of online therapy often include easier scheduling and fewer disruptions to daily life. Online work can make it simpler to fit sessions into a work break or a quiet moment at home, and it can reduce travel time. Because session formats were not specified in the original biography, confirm which options are offered before booking. The goal is to arrange sessions that match your routine and support steady progress.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
26+ years
Credentials
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems can be addressed in sessions?
Sessions cover stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship concerns, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include codependency, abandonment, communication problems, and mood-related concerns.
What is the therapist's style in sessions?
The style is respectful, sensitive, and straightforward. Dialog and treatment plans are tailored to each person's specific needs and goals.
How much experience does the therapist have?
She has 26 years of professional work experience helping people with a range of concerns including addiction, relationship issues, and coping skills.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is an LCPC, licensed in Illinois, and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography did not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions priced and paid for?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work together?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a time according to the therapist's availability.
Profile details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. Credential and registration rules differ between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.