Diana Lively , LPC

Diana Lively earned a Master’s Degree in Criminal Justice from Northeastern State University in 2001 and later completed a Master’s Degree in Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counseling in 2013. She has developed a clinical focus on co-occurring disorders and recovery work, bringing experience from community mental health, court-referred rehabilitation services, and outpatient group facilitation. Diana holds advanced counseling credentials and supervisory licenses in Oklahoma, and she is recognized by an international reciprocity consortium for advanced alcohol and drug counseling. She is certified to administer drug and alcohol assessments, is CAM certified in crisis work and suicide prevention, and facilitates recovery and prevention groups, including ADSAC sessions.

Diana integrates evidence-based tools such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and the Matrix model for addiction treatment with mindfulness and wellness-oriented practices. Her approach is eclectic and family-focused, using psychoeducation to help individuals and relatives understand patterns of dysfunction, improve communication, and build healthier roles within the family system. She emphasizes relapse prevention, teaches practical coping skills, and supports clients in developing insight and motivation for lasting change.

Across outpatient and group settings, Diana applies a holistic lens that considers mental health, substance use, family dynamics, and life stressors. Her work aims to strengthen relationships, foster resilience, and guide clients toward sustainable recovery and improved wellbeing.

Therapeutic approaches for online recovery and relationships

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them and focuses on taking values-based actions; it can be useful for anxiety, stress, and motivation challenges. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches practical skills to identify and rework unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, making it a common choice for depression, anxiety, and relapse prevention. Attachment-Based Therapy explores relationship patterns formed in early life and helps people build safer, more connected relationships, which can support work on intimacy, family dynamics, and trauma recovery.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Diana collaborates with each client to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, blending techniques when appropriate to support recovery, communication, and emotional regulation.

Online therapy with a licensed professional offers flexibility and access to consistent care through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to attend sessions around work, family, or commuting constraints and to maintain momentum in treatment when in-person visits are difficult. Diana uses these formats to provide structured therapy, skills practice, and ongoing support tailored to each client’s circumstances.