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Diana Lively earned her Master’s Degree from Northeastern State University in Criminal Justice in 2001. Diana earned her Master Degree in Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counseling in 2013 and is Dual Licensed as a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor (LPC-S) and a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor/ Mental Health Supervisor (LADC/MH-S) in the state of Oklahoma working with co-occurring disorders. Diana is a member with the International Certification and Reciprocity Consortium (ICRC) as an Internationally Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor. Diana is passionate about helping clients gain insight and make positive steps toward a healthier self and motivates change in relapse prevention services as well as aiding the family with understanding of dysfunction. Diana has worked for two years at a community mental health agency after earning her Master’s while working towards licensure. While working in community mental health, she was afforded the opportunity to work with a wide variety of co-occurring diagnoses and apply psycho-education techniques with her clients. Diana has worked with the court system promoting alternative to sentencing and rehabilitation services. Diana has been working in the Mental Health field for over eleven-years in this area and is a ADSAC Facilitator and facilitates recovery and prevention groups. Diana enjoys providing educational outpatient groups in Co-occurring therapy. Diana’s approach to therapy focuses on utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and use of the Matrix model in recovery along with other appropriate theoretical approaches and interventions to address the individual client’s and their family needs. Diana is certified to administer Drug and Alcohol Assessments. Diana is CAM certified in crisis work and suicide prevention. Diana utilizes a holistic and wellness model approach to recovery and is very eclectic in philosophical healing earning an honorary degree with a Doctorate in Divinity. Diana’s passion in recovery and relapse prevention utilizes a mindfulness approach and wellness from a background in human behavior. Family focused therapy entails the following: Family counseling developing insight to interpersonal relationships to regain a healthy connection within relationships. Therapist use techniques of psycho education with the goal of teaching clients and their families about the nature of the dysfunction. Family-focused therapy involves members of the family to assist members to understand their role in the healing process of identify dysfunction and focus on solutions. The therapy seeks solutions to resolve family dysfunction with each member role and support within the concept of family. Goals are to heal within members and be active in decision making processes to support one another with more positive communication skills and develop a healthy family unit. This therapy technique supports the family system with interaction, function of each member and how to develop healthy roles within the family unit to enable the family to be homeostatic. The therapy approach is with positive encouragement and acknowledges grief, stressors, anger, and conflict within the dysfunctional unit to provide a satisfying marriage relationship, empowering the family as a unity, communication and acceptance with appreciation of each member to respect boundaries, development of quality time within the unit with the goal of long term values, beliefs and strengths discounting negative characteristics within the family unity as a whole. Examine faith based approaches and examine blended as well as traditional beliefs systems. Diana has experience in working with clients utilizing a healthier manner to conflict resolution by increasing an understanding of the other person, building trust, and strengthening relationships. Diana has experience with multidimensional construct that combines, needs, interests, and personality characteristics that reflect the stimulus, direction, and persistence of career-related behaviors for personal and professional development.
Additional areas of focus:LGBT, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Aging and Geriatric Issues, Caregiver issues and stress, Codependency, Communication problems, Drug and Alcohol Addiction, Family Problems, Guilt and shame, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Obsessions, Compulsions, and OCD, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-love, Social anxiety and phobia
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I highly recommend Diana Lively! She is an expert therapist. I am very thankful to have found her!
Written on Apr 10, 2024 after therapy with Diana for 1 year and 7 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, and coping with life changes
Has a good understanding of human needs and has an amazing personality!!
Written on Jan 11, 2024 after therapy with Diana for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and coaching
Diana is an amazing listener and helps me to focus on using my strengths to better myself instead of always fixating on what is wrong. I appreciate her support so much!
Written on Jan 11, 2024 after therapy with Diana for 1 year and 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
A real blessing and life saver. A listening and non judgemental voice of reason helping me to see my sometimes dark world and life in a positive light.
Written on Aug 25, 2023 after therapy with Diana for 9 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, self esteem, bipolar disorder, and adhd
Diana has been a therapist in just a short time she has helped me see that there is a light at the end of tunnel
Written on Jul 24, 2023 after therapy with Diana for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
Diana has been so helpful and positive. I look forward to our meetings. She is an excellent listener, and I can sense her caring and experience.
Written on Jun 01, 2023 after therapy with Diana for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, and compassion fatigue
Diana is a compassionate and thoughtful therapist. I’m grateful she’s been with me to process life events and help me grow toward better mental health
Written on Mar 13, 2023 after therapy with Diana for 1 year and 9 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
Diana Lively is knowledgeable, insightful and offered me wonderful tools to use in improving my issues and giving me the ways to reflect and improve upon my difficulties. She is empathetic and yet provides the means by which one can take responsibility to improve and grow. I think she is a great therapist!
Written on Jan 31, 2023 after therapy with Diana for 11 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
I was in a pretty bad place before I met her on Better help. A couple months in and I'm starting to feel hopeful again! She's super experienced with tons of things and is a great listener. She makes you feel at ease and open.
Written on Jan 28, 2023 after therapy with Diana for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and adhd
I love my therapist. She is awesome and has helped me through some really tough subjects in the last few months. I recommend her highly to anyone who is looking for some one to listen and then get you to think more deeply and challenge you to change your mindset on your life to healthier ones.
I have to take some time away but I WILL DEFINITELY BE BACK.
Written on Jan 14, 2023 after therapy with Diana for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and adhd
Diana is very easy to work with and has a vast bank of information and resources to assist you.
Written on Dec 16, 2022 after therapy with Diana for 2 months
I really appreciate and respect Diana’s assistance and her opinions. She has really helped me so far. Problems are so much easier to navigate at this season of life with Diana’s input!!
Written on Nov 20, 2022 after therapy with Diana for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, grief, eating disorders, and adhd
Diana has helped me tremendously to manage my anxiety and look at situations in a new way. I feel heard. I feel validated. I am improving!
Written on Oct 29, 2022 after therapy with Diana for 1 year and 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting issues, and compassion fatigue
Diana is so kind and patient I love that she gives me the tools I need to get through each week as I grow past my imperfections.
Written on Oct 26, 2022 after therapy with Diana for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, parenting issues, anger management, coaching, and adhd
Diana is amazing
Written on Sep 30, 2022 after therapy with Diana for 1 year and 4 months on issues concerning addictions, relationship issues, and coaching
I’ve only had a couple of sessions but I know these sessions have already made me realize a lot about myself and those around me. The holistic approach is so beneficial. Thank you Diana!
Written on Sep 23, 2022 after therapy with Diana for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, self esteem, anger management, and bipolar disorder
Diana has really helped me evaluate all areas of my thinking and course of action in efforts to better myself and love myself and life again.
Written on Aug 09, 2022 after therapy with Diana for 4 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
She is a lifesaver right now!
Written on Jul 20, 2022 after therapy with Diana for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and self esteem
I love her she’s simply amazing!
Written on Jul 11, 2022 after therapy with Diana for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes
Awesome therapist and more knowledgeable then most of the therapist I’ve had dealt with in the past.
Written on Jun 29, 2022 after therapy with Diana for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes
Diana Lively is a brilliant therapist. The best thing about Diana is that she is incredibly knowledgeable and insightful. I felt very comfortable talking to her about my concerns. I cannot thank BetterHelp enough for assigning me with Diana Lively.
Written on Jun 28, 2022 after therapy with Diana for 2 weeks on issues concerning self esteem, coping with life changes, and coaching
Diana Lively is very perceptive of my needs and addresses my concerns in a timely manner. I am pleased with her expertise.
Written on Jun 27, 2022 after therapy with Diana for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and adhd
I really appreciate the information she has retained in life and her profession. She understands multiple situations and keeps up with my process. She is very kind and also progressively keeps me moving forward.
Written on Jun 17, 2022 after therapy with Diana for 4 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, anger management, and coping with life changes
I have enjoyed my experience this far
Written on Jun 13, 2022 after therapy with Diana for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, coaching, and adhd
Diana is a great listener and will help you with whatever you need. She takes the time to understand you so she can help you in the best absolute way. I highly recommend her to everyone.
Written on May 12, 2022 after therapy with Diana for 4 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
Diana is wonderful and gives great real life examples of worldly issues when contrasted with Christianity. Wonderful listener and guide if desiring to be submissive wife!
Written on May 07, 2022 after therapy with Diana for 2 weeks on issues concerning self esteem, and family conflicts
I’ve only met with Diana a couple times, but I feel I’m already making progress. She really is helping me get the the essence of my issues.
Written on May 03, 2022 after therapy with Diana for 2 weeks
Diana is personable and friendly! She is easy to talk to and uses multiple avenue s of communication. She not only listens, but provides resources for helping you grow and heal. I highly recommend her assistance to anyone looking to improve themselves.
Written on May 02, 2022 after therapy with Diana for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, intimacy-related issues, and adhd
Diana has helped me so much through my process of healing!
Written on Apr 14, 2022 after therapy with Diana for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, and self esteem
It’s amazing how much she remembers about your life. Most of the time she’s ask me how something was going and I’d say, dang I forgot about that but it’s good thanks. Also very flexible which is helpful because I’ve got a crazy work schedule. Had to pause due to financial issues but when I can afford it again, I’m coming back to here for sure
Written on Apr 06, 2022 after therapy with Diana for 10 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
Great therapist
Written on Feb 09, 2022 after therapy with Diana for 1 week on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
It’s so nice to have someone to talk to about my personal issues. I do believe she is listening to me and will be able to help me cope with issues, and provide feedback on new ways to help me be my best self.
Written on Jan 24, 2022 after therapy with Diana for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, grief, career difficulties, and compassion fatigue
She is very understanding and helps point me in the direction to help me help myself
Written on Jan 13, 2022 after therapy with Diana for 4 weeks on issues concerning depression, family conflicts, parenting issues, and anger management
Diana is great! I love the amount of homework she gives me and she responds almost immediately.
Written on Dec 30, 2021 after therapy with Diana for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, and compassion fatigue
I am so thankful I could reach out to BetterHelp and find my therapist Diana. She has given me hope and friendship in a season of loneliness, uncertainty and silence. I look forward to her messages, worksheets and therapy sessions. Diana is a great listener.
Written on Nov 21, 2021 after therapy with Diana for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and coping with life changes
She’s understanding and listens good.
She offers support and good information.
Written on Nov 17, 2021 after therapy with Diana for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, depression, self esteem, relationship issues, family conflicts, coping with life changes, trauma and abuse, adhd, grief, addictions, and parenting issues
An excellent guide on my journey to better health. Diana listens, asks appropriate questions, and provides tools for the process. I find her easy to talk to without feeling any judgement. I am thankful to have found a place and person to help me navigate these waters!
Written on Oct 28, 2021 after therapy with Diana for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting issues, career difficulties, and coaching
Diana has helped me out tremendously. She has taken the time to understand my situation and provide me several different ways to understand them and overcome them. I would recommend her to anyone who was needing even the slightest bit of help. 11/10
Written on Oct 19, 2021 after therapy with Diana for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping disorders, self esteem, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
I’m only one session in, but I’m looking forward to working with Diana. I immediately felt safe, heard and left my first session feeling hopeful. My schedule is really difficult to work with and the assignments help keep me engaged in my therapy. Talk soon Diana!
Written on Oct 01, 2021 after therapy with Diana for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, career difficulties, and coaching
I strongly encourage people to use this as a means for counseling. My counselor talks to me multiple times weekly through chats then we have one session a week.
Written on Aug 14, 2021 after therapy with Diana for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, parenting issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
Diana Lively is giving me the tools to cope with my anxiety/panic attacks holistically. Natural ways to help me & I am so grateful for this.
Written on Jun 03, 2021 after therapy with Diana for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, sleeping disorders, and compassion fatigue
Diana, my counselor is absolutely amazing. From the first moment on I felt that I was in good hands and I was on the right track. She made me feel safe and she showed gratitude, and respect towards my needs and she is free of judgements.
Written on Jun 01, 2021 after therapy with Diana for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
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