Diana Lively , LPC

Diana Lively is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Oklahoma with 16 years of experience supporting people through addiction, trauma, grief, relationship struggles, and life transitions. She holds a Master’s degree in Criminal Justice from Northeastern State University and a Master’s degree in Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counseling, and she brings focused experience treating co-occurring mental health and substance use concerns.

Diana combines practical relapse prevention tools with psychoeducation for families, drawing on models used in community mental health and court-referred rehabilitation work. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and the Matrix model in recovery to help clients identify patterns, build coping skills, and reduce harmful behaviors. She also leads educational outpatient and recovery groups and is certified to administer drug and alcohol assessments.

Her background includes facilitation of ADSAC recovery and prevention groups, CAM certification in crisis work and suicide prevention, and membership with international credentialing for advanced alcohol and drug counseling. Diana favors a holistic wellness approach that integrates mindfulness, family-focused interventions, and a variety of therapeutic techniques tailored to each person’s needs.

In family-focused work she emphasizes psychoeducation, improved communication, and practical strategies to rebuild trust and healthier roles within the household. Whether working with individuals, couples, or families, Diana emphasizes strengths, teaches relapse prevention, and supports clients as they set and achieve meaningful goals.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Diana integrates practical, evidence-informed methods to help clients address symptoms and build skills. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and replacing them with healthier alternatives; it is often useful for anxiety, depression, stress, and many day-to-day challenges. Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early relationship patterns influence current connections and can help clients improve intimacy, communication, and family dynamics. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) emphasizes values-guided action and mindful acceptance of difficult emotions, supporting people facing grief, chronic stress, or ongoing recovery challenges.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and Diana works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods best match their goals, preferences, and life circumstances. She adapts interventions over time so therapy remains practical and aligned with each person’s needs.

Online sessions offer flexibility for clients balancing work, family, or mobility concerns. Through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, licensed professionals can provide consistent support, skill-building, and relapse prevention work without requiring in-person visits. For many clients this accessibility makes it easier to maintain momentum and apply therapeutic tools in everyday life.