Dia Lieberenz, LCPC

Dia Lieberenz is an Illinois-licensed therapist (LCPC - Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor) with 13 years of professional experience. She has worked extensively with people facing stress and anxiety, LGBT-related concerns, bipolar disorder, and depression, helping clients navigate challenges and build on their strengths. Dia approaches each person with the assumption that they are the expert of their own story and brings a respectful, strengths-focused stance to therapy.

She encourages clients to recognize the courage involved in seeking change and to take the first steps toward a more fulfilling and balanced life. Dia aims to support and empower individuals through that process by offering practical skills and compassionate guidance tailored to each person’s needs. Her work emphasizes collaboration, helping clients identify their values and resources while addressing symptoms and life transitions.

Clients can expect a therapist who listens attentively, affirms strengths, and partners with them to develop strategies for coping, growth, and recovery. Dia’s experience across a range of mood, relationship, and life stress concerns informs a flexible, client-centered approach that is grounded in real-world change and emotional well-being.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, often called ACT, helps people clarify their values and take meaningful action even when difficult thoughts and feelings are present. It emphasizes practical steps to build a life that aligns with what matters most and can be especially useful for stress, anxiety, and coping with life changes.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying patterns of thinking and behavior that contribute to emotional distress and then developing concrete skills to shift those patterns. CBT is commonly used for anxiety, depression, sleep difficulties, and many day-to-day challenges.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Dia works collaboratively with clients to explore which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting strategies over time as progress and circumstances evolve.

Online therapy with licensed professionals offers flexibility and accessibility. Clients can engage through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to schedule appointments, maintain continuity of care during busy periods, and access support from home or work. These options allow therapy to fit more naturally into everyday life while preserving the collaborative relationship between therapist and client.