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- Addictions support
- Anger management
- Executive coaching
About Lia
LMHC and LPC licensed in Florida and Pennsylvania with 15 years of experience, Lia Bigelow focuses on addictions, LGBTQ+ related concerns, anger, coping with life changes, and executive coaching. Lia works from approaches listed as Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, and Psychodynamic Therapy. She uses these methods to structure conversations and practical steps rather than relying on jargon.
Lia helps people talk through alcohol and drug problems and related issues like impulsivity and codependency. She supports people dealing with gender dysphoria and HIV / AIDS related concerns, and she addresses body image, guilt, and shame. Lia also works with those handling caregiver stress, family of origin problems, and difficulties with money and life purpose.
Sessions focus on clear goals and doable strategies. CBT and DBT tools are used to teach coping skills and manage strong emotions. Motivational Interviewing helps when someone is unsure about change or needs support engaging with recovery steps.
Lia draws on psychodynamic ideas to look at long-standing patterns that affect relationships and behavior. Client-Centered Therapy shapes how she listens and reflects so conversations stay focused on the person's priorities. The overall aim is to move from talk to actionable steps.
She practices in Florida and holds the credential Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, and Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC. Sessions are conducted in English. To start, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session via the site.
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How her approaches translate to online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and reflection so the therapist follows the client's priorities; online sessions use that same focus to shape each visit and confirm practical next steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, actions, and feelings, and it teaches concrete skills for behavior change and managing mood. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers emotion regulation and distress tolerance techniques that are practiced in short exercises and between-session skills work.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Lia will collaborate with the client to see which methods fit their goals, needs, and preferences, and she adjusts tools as the work progresses. That collaborative process helps clarify whether skills-based work, motivational strategies, or talking through patterns will be most useful.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available options before booking. Many people find online sessions help fit therapy into daily life by reducing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, or making it easier to keep regular appointments around work or caregiving responsibilities. Expect sessions to focus on practical strategies, skills practice, and planning usable next steps you can try between meetings.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Florida, Pennsylvania
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with addictions, LGBTQ+ related issues, anger, coping with life changes, and executive coaching, plus related areas such as codependency, body image, and caregiver stress.
What therapeutic approaches does she use?
Her approaches include Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, and Psychodynamic Therapy. These methods guide how she structures sessions and techniques.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 15 years of professional work experience helping people with addictions, anger, life changes, and coaching-related concerns.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She holds LMHC and LPC credentials and is licensed in Florida and Pennsylvania. Her practice is based in Florida.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified in the biography; please confirm the current options before booking.
How much do sessions cost and how are they billed?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.