- CBT methods
- DBT skills
- Mindfulness practice
About Dorlea
Dorlea Knizley is a Licensed Professional Counselor-Mental Health (LPC-MH) and a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) with 11 years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, anger, low self-esteem, depression, trauma and grief. Dorlea also notes a focus on social anxiety and phobia, communication problems, isolation and women's issues.
Dorlea uses practical therapy methods in conversation rather than long lectures. Sessions often involve noticing patterns, testing small changes, and practicing new ways of coping between meetings. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy tools to help people manage overwhelming thoughts and strong emotions.
Her approach also includes client-centered work and mindfulness practices. That means listening for each person's priorities and using present-moment awareness exercises to reduce reactivity. Existential ideas are used when people want to look at broader life meaning and choices.
Dorlea describes her work as culturally responsive and trauma-aware. She pays attention to how culture and past harm affect current problems, and she works with people to build clearer communication skills and healthier coping around substances and addictive behaviors.
She practices across South Dakota and Idaho under the LPC-MH and LCPC credentials. Sessions and next steps are arranged through the site's matching and scheduling process. If someone is unsure what to expect, Dorlea recommends starting with a short intake to identify immediate concerns and practical first steps.
How therapeutic methods translate to online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy centers on listening and following the client's priorities. Online sessions using this approach focus on understanding what matters most and shaping sessions around those concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings and actions and uses simple experiments and homework to test new ways of thinking. That structure adapts well to remote work because exercises and worksheets can be reviewed together during a session. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches concrete skills for managing intense emotions and improving communication. Skills practice and brief coaching around those skills can be part of regular online meetings.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Dorlea will work with each person to choose methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences. That may mean starting with skills work, moving to thought-focused exercises, or bringing in meaning-focused conversations over time.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into daily life, for example by reducing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins when needed, or letting people use phone sessions instead of video when bandwidth is limited. These practical benefits help many people keep therapy consistent while they juggle other commitments.
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Experience
11+ years
Listed in
Idaho, South Dakota
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
Dorlea helps people with stress, anxiety, addictions, anger, low self-esteem, depression, trauma and grief. She also focuses on social anxiety and phobia, communication problems, isolation, and women's issues.
What is her therapy style like?
She uses straightforward, conversational sessions that focus on practical tools. Expect work with thoughts, emotions, behavior experiments, and skills practice between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She has 11 years of clinical experience working with a range of concerns including panic, post-traumatic stress, and addiction-related issues.
What credentials and region are listed?
The credentials shown are LPC-MH and LCPC, and she practices in South Dakota and Idaho as indicated in her profile.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and the profile notes that international clients are accepted. Confirm any cross-border details during the matching process.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Check the platform pricing for the most current rates.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the site.