- CBT methods
- Relapse prevention
- Mindfulness practice
About Diana
Diana Lively is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor in Oklahoma with 16 years of experience. She lists social anxiety and phobia among the concerns she supports, along with stress, anxiety, addiction, relationship issues, self-esteem, and more. Diana works with people who are coping with grief, trauma, and life changes and those seeking help with recovery and relapse prevention.
Diana’s background includes graduate study in criminal justice and alcohol and drug abuse counseling. She has supervised in clinical settings and worked in community mental health where she supported people with co-occurring diagnoses. She has also worked with the court system on alternatives to sentencing and rehabilitation services.
Her clinical approach draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and the Matrix Model for recovery, with additional tools from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). In sessions she uses practical techniques such as psychoeducation and mindfulness to help clients notice patterns and try different responses.
Diana provides group work and facilitates recovery and prevention groups, including ADSAC educational sessions and co-occurring therapy groups. She is certified to administer drug and alcohol assessments and holds CAM certification for crisis work and suicide prevention.
She also brings experience working with families to improve communication and reduce conflict by teaching members how dysfunction develops and what roles they play. Her work often focuses on relapse prevention, building coping skills, and strengthening practical supports for daily life.
Therapeutic approaches and working online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choosing actions that reflect personal values; it can help people who want to move forward despite anxiety or fear. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact and teaches concrete techniques to change unhelpful patterns, which can be useful for social anxiety and compulsive behaviors. Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early relationship patterns affect current connections and communication, helping people who want clearer boundaries and more reliable interactions.Finding the right fit is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what methods feel most useful, and then adjust the approach together. That collaborative planning makes it easier to test tools and refine what helps most.
Confirm the exact session formats before booking, since the biography does not list specific online formats. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow short check-ins or regular appointments without leaving work or home. They also let people use quieter surroundings, choose whether to be on camera, and try skills practiced in real-world settings between meetings.
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Experience
16+ years
Listed in
Oklahoma
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she support?
She supports a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, self-esteem, grief, trauma, social anxiety and phobia, and other listed areas.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses practical, skills-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy along with mindfulness and psychoeducation to help people change behaviors and cope with symptoms.
How much experience does she have?
Diana has about 16 years of experience in the mental health and addiction fields, including work in community mental health and court-related rehabilitation programs.
What credentials and where is she based?
She is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor practicing in Oklahoma.
Which languages are offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.