- Addictions support
- Life changes coaching
- DBT and CBT methods
About Lia
Lia Bigelow is a licensed mental health counselor in Florida and a licensed professional counselor in Pennsylvania with 15 years of experience. She works with people facing addictions, LGBTQ+ related concerns, anger, coping with life changes, and offers executive coaching. Lia uses straightforward talk and practical methods to help people facing difficult transitions and decisions.
Her approach mixes client-centered work with cognitive behavioral techniques and dialectical behavior strategies. She listens for what matters most to each person and then focuses on steps that can reduce painful feelings and improve everyday functioning. Sessions aim to identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and to experiment with different ways of responding.
Lia also uses motivational interviewing to help people move through ambivalence about change. For longer-standing patterns, she draws on psychodynamic ideas to look at how past relationships shape current reactions. These methods are used to address concerns such as codependency, impulsivity, grief over abandonment, and challenges around gender dysphoria and body image.
She has worked with people dealing with drug and alcohol addiction, HIV/AIDS related stress, caregiver strain, and money worries. Lia pays attention to communication problems and family of origin issues that keep people stuck. She includes practical coaching elements for clients who want help with career transitions and clarifying life purpose.
Sessions are conducted in English. To begin, clients follow the site matching steps to schedule a first appointment and choose the arrangement that fits their situation.
How Lia's therapeutic approaches work in online sessions
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and reflecting back what matters to the person. It helps people feel understood and clarify their priorities so they can decide what steps to take next.Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) looks at patterns of thinking and behavior that keep problems going. It uses practical exercises and experiments to test new ways of thinking and acting, which can help with anger, impulsivity, and addictive behaviors.
Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) teaches specific skills for managing intense emotions and improving relationships. It includes techniques for distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and clearer communication, which often help when anger or shame are central issues.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Lia will collaborate with each person to weigh goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't worked in the past. That conversation guides which methods are emphasized and how sessions are structured.
The biography does not list specific session formats here, so confirm the available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow sessions without commuting, and offer alternatives when in-person visits are not practical. Therapists often adapt exercises and homework so they work in an online setting and to match a client's routine.
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Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Florida, Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with addictions, LGBTQ+ related concerns, anger, coping with life changes, and offers executive coaching. Additional areas include body image, codependency, and life purpose.
How does she approach someone who feels stuck?
She combines client-centered conversation with CBT and DBT techniques to identify patterns and try practical changes. The work focuses on clear steps rather than abstract theory.
How much experience does she bring?
She has 15 years of professional experience working with people in clinical and coaching settings.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds the LMHC credential and the LPC credential and is licensed in Florida and Pennsylvania. Her practice is listed in Florida.
Which languages are supported?
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?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Confirm current session options before booking to know what formats are offered.
How are fees handled and how do I start?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.