Diana Lively, LPC - Therapist in Oklahoma

Sleep and rest support
Addiction recovery tools
Practical coping skills

About Diana

Diana Lively, LPC, helps people who are stressed, anxious, grieving, or struggling with sleep and substance use find clearer ways forward. She focuses on practical steps that reduce overwhelm. Diana draws on many approaches and keeps conversations direct and solution-focused.

She has 16 years in the field and holds a Licensed Professional Counselor credential in Oklahoma. Her background includes work in community mental health and programs tied to the court system. Diana has led recovery and prevention groups and runs educational outpatient sessions for co-occurring substance use and mental health concerns.

In sessions she often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and to teach new coping skills. She also incorporates mindfulness and relapse-prevention strategies drawn from the Matrix model when addressing addictions. Diana blends techniques to match each person’s situation rather than following a single method.

Diana works with family-related concerns by teaching psychoeducation about patterns of dysfunction and by helping members improve communication and boundaries. She aims to increase trust, reduce conflict, and restore healthier routines within relationships.

Her practice emphasizes wellness and recovery with a holistic view of behavior and relapse prevention. People who meet with Diana can expect hands-on tools, clear explanations, and collaborative planning to address sleep, mood, addiction, and stress-related issues.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice painful thoughts without getting stuck in them and identify values to guide action. It can be useful for anxiety, depression, and getting unstuck from unhelpful routines. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting thinking and behavior patterns that keep problems going and then practicing concrete alternatives. CBT often helps with sleep problems, mood, and anxiety by teaching specific skills.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals and preferences, try methods that match those goals, and adjust the plan based on what works. Clients and the therapist decide together whether to emphasize skills training, mindfulness, or values-based work.

Session formats are not specified in the provided biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove commuting time. They also let people use tools like worksheets and guided mindfulness exercises between meetings to keep progress moving forward.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesSelf esteem Depression

Also works with

LGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuse GriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommunication problemsDrug and alcohol addictionFamily problemsGuilt and shame Isolation / loneliness Life purposeObsessions, compulsions, and OCDSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatization

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Existential TherapyJungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

16+ years

Credentials

Oklahoma

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Diana help with?

Diana supports people coping with stress, anxiety, depression, sleep problems, addictions, grief, trauma, relationship struggles, ADHD, and related issues.

What is her approach in therapy?

She uses a blend of approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness, and relapse-prevention techniques to teach skills and change patterns.

How much experience does she have?

Diana has 16 years working in mental health, including community mental health, recovery groups, and court-linked rehabilitation services.

Where is Diana licensed and based?

She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Oklahoma.

What languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with her?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are session costs handled?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with Diana?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.