Dia Lieberenz , LCPC

Dia Lieberenz is a licensed clinical professional counselor (LCPC) in Illinois with 13 years of professional experience supporting clients who face stress and anxiety, LGBT-related concerns, bipolar disorder, and depression. The LCPC credential indicates licensure to practice clinical counseling in Illinois and reflects advanced training and supervised clinical work.

She works from a strengths-based perspective, holding the view that each person is the expert on their own story and carries resources that can be used to address life’s challenges. Dia helps clients recognize those strengths, builds practical skills, and offers compassionate guidance tailored to individual goals and circumstances.

Seeking change often requires courage, and Dia emphasizes support and empowerment throughout the therapeutic process. She aims to create a collaborative environment where clients can explore meaningful shifts, develop coping strategies, and move toward a more fulfilling and balanced life.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping clients clarify their values and take committed action toward a meaningful life while learning to accept difficult thoughts and feelings. It is often useful for stress, anxiety, and navigating life changes.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a practical, skills-based approach that helps people identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, which can reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression and improve coping.

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental therapeutic relationship that supports clients in exploring their experiences and discovering their own solutions. This approach is helpful for building self-understanding and resilience.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process, and Dia works collaboratively with clients and with other licensed professionals as needed to determine which methods fit a person’s needs, goals, and preferences.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules and to continue care from different locations. These formats support consistent progress by allowing clients to connect with their therapist in ways that best match their lifestyle and comfort level.