Dia Lieberenz , LCPC

Dia Lieberenz is an Illinois-licensed therapist with 13 years of professional experience who supports people facing a wide range of emotional and life challenges. She holds the LCPC credential - LCPC stands for Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor - and works with concerns including stress and anxiety, LGBT-related issues, bipolar disorder, depression, relationship and family difficulties, trauma and abuse, addictions, grief, parenting and career concerns, sleep problems, anger, low self-esteem, compassion fatigue, and ADHD.

She approaches care from a strength-based perspective, holding the belief that each person is the expert of their own story and brings resources that can help them move through what is challenging. Dia emphasizes the courage it takes to pursue a more fulfilling and happier life and frames therapy as a collaborative process that builds on existing strengths. Her style is grounded in empathy and support, with the goal of empowering clients to take meaningful steps toward change while navigating life transitions and emotional struggles.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Dia Lieberenz draws from several established approaches to help clients build coping skills and clarify values. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them while taking action aligned with personal values - it can be useful for stress, anxiety, and navigating life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) works by identifying and gently challenging unhelpful patterns of thought and behavior and replacing them with more effective strategies - it is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and mood concerns. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a collaborative, empathetic stance in which the therapist listens deeply and supports the client in exploring their own goals and strengths.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Dia works together with clients to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. This collaboration helps shape a personalized plan that feels workable and relevant.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging - so clients can access licensed professionals and therapists from different settings and schedules. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care and to fit therapy into a busy life.