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Dorlea Knizley, LPC-MH, LCPC

Stress, Anxiety Addictions Anger management Self esteem, Motivation Depression
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About me

I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in Idaho and in South Dakota. I have worked as a Counselor since 2015. I completed my Masters of Science in Mental health Counseling with Walden University. I have operated a private practice for the past 6 years that is person-centered in approach with Client therapy.
My therapy style is seeing a person suffering from a disorder / issue not seeing the person as the disorder. I use a mix of techniques when working with Clients in order to create the best fit for each individual's personal growth. I have worked with adults with anxiety, depression, grief and addiction and helped them in coping with life changing transitions. I don't take credit for Client growth, since it takes a lot of courage from a Client to make changes when needed. I see myself as a helper / teacher of skills / objective entity for feedback in providing guidance for Client growth. I do what I can to help the Client learn how to become the change they want to be.
I have experience in working with individuals, couples & families. I work with adults suffering from depression, mood disorders, anxiety, addiction and substance use, grief, and relationship issues. I work with Clients to educate on the use of healthy coping skills for anger management, self-esteem building, self-confidence improvement and every day issues. I use techniques form Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Existential therapy, Mindfulness, Narrative therapy, Psycho-educational, Matrix, and Solution-focused therapy.

Professional experience

11 yrs in practice
Stress, Anxiety Addictions Anger management Self esteem, Motivation Depression

Additional areas of focus: Trauma and abuse, Grief, Communication problems, Drug and alcohol addiction, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Multicultural concerns, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Post-traumatic stress, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues

Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Existential Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy

Services offered

Video
Phone
Live Chat
Messaging

License information

SD LPC-MH 30697

ID LCPC LCPC-6071

Reviews

These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Dorlea Knizley. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.

Dorlea is a kind, wonderful soul who engages and provides me with wonderful feedback. Highly recommend.

Written on Nov 05, 2025 after therapy with Dorlea for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, and sleeping disorders

She’s very kind and full of information

Written on Aug 23, 2025 after therapy with Dorlea for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, anger management, career difficulties, and coping with life changes

Dorlea is very friendly and respectful. She has been challenging me and giving me exercises to help me with coping and finding new perspectives to handle my daily life.

Written on Jun 15, 2025 after therapy with Dorlea for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, and career difficulties

She is organized and takes time with each issue.

Written on Jan 03, 2025 after therapy with Dorlea for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, and compassion fatigue

Very helpful, through some difficult times.

Written on Sep 29, 2024 after therapy with Dorlea for 10 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and anger management

Dorlea has been an incredible therapist who's become more so like talking to a best friend

Written on May 31, 2024 after therapy with Dorlea for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, anger management, and adhd