- CBT methods
- ACT principles
- Relapse prevention
About Diana
Diana Lively is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) in Oklahoma with 16 years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, relationship strains, grief, and issues around guilt and shame. Her practice also addresses sleep and eating concerns, ADHD, compassion fatigue, and life transitions.
Diana takes a straightforward approach in sessions. She uses cognitive behavioral techniques to help clients notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. She also draws on acceptance and commitment ideas to help people clarify values and take actionable steps toward those values.
Her background includes a Master’s degree in Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counseling and experience in community mental health. She has worked with co-occurring disorders and provided psychoeducation to clients and families. She has facilitated recovery and prevention groups and offers drug and alcohol assessments.
Diana has experience working with court systems on alternatives to sentencing and rehabilitation services. She brings practical relapse prevention skills, including the Matrix model and other recovery-focused tools. Crisis work and suicide prevention are part of her training history.
In sessions she often blends attachment-based and client-centered ideas to help people understand relationship patterns and build better communication. She emphasizes wellness, mindfulness, and practical skills rather than abstract theory. People who come for help with guilt or shame can expect direct conversation about thoughts, behaviors, and next steps.
She practices in Oklahoma and conducts work in English. Before booking, clients should confirm current session formats and scheduling details through the platform.
How Diana uses evidence-based approaches in remote work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them. It helps people identify what matters to them and take small steps toward those values even when guilt or shame is present.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It is often used to reduce anxious thinking, manage depression, and change patterns that keep someone stuck in shame or self-criticism.
Diana treats finding the right approach as a team effort. She discusses goals and preferences with each person and adapts techniques from ACT, CBT, attachment-based ideas, and relapse prevention to fit those needs. The aim is to pick methods that match the problem and the person’s everyday life.
Confirm the specific session formats available before booking, as options are listed on the platform. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. People often find it helpful for maintaining continuity of care, continuing recovery skills, and practicing new habits between sessions while balancing family and work commitments.
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Experience
16+ years
Listed in
Oklahoma
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address related to guilt and shame?
Diana works with people on guilt and shame alongside trauma, addiction, relationship issues, and grief. She addresses how those feelings affect behavior and relationships.
How would she approach my feelings of intense guilt?
She uses cognitive behavioral techniques to look at thoughts and behaviors and acceptance-based ideas to consider values and committed actions. Sessions focus on practical steps to reduce interference from guilt.
What is her clinical background and experience?
She holds a master’s degree in Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counseling and has 16 years in the field, including community mental health and work with co-occurring disorders.
What credential does she hold and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Oklahoma.
Does she work in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions arranged and paid for?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Confirm pricing details during scheduling.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the platform.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.