- Client-Centered Therapy
- CBT methods
- Motivational interviewing
About Lia
Lia Bigelow is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Florida and a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Pennsylvania with 15 years of clinical experience. She works with adults on addictions, LGBTQ+ related concerns, anger, coping with life changes, and provides executive coaching. She also addresses issues like guilt and shame alongside body image, codependency, and family of origin struggles.
She uses a mix of talking and skill-building to help people manage difficult feelings. Sessions focus on practical steps as well as understanding patterns that keep problems repeating. Lia adapts what she does to fit each person’s situation rather than following only one method.
Her stated approaches include Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, and Psychodynamic Therapy. That combination means conversations can include identifying thoughts and behaviors, building coping skills, and looking at past experiences that influence present moments.
People bring concerns such as abandonment, forgiveness, gender dysphoria, HIV/AIDS related stress, impulsivity, isolation, and questions about life purpose and money. Lia also works with caregiver stress and communication problems and can address drug and alcohol addiction directly.
She conducts sessions in English and does not accept international clients. Costs vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, prospective clients are asked to use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Therapeutic approaches used in online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting so people can explore what matters to them. It helps when someone needs a clearer sense of their own goals and values. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts and behaviors and teaches practical strategies to change unhelpful patterns, which is useful for guilt, shame, anxiety, and addictive behaviors.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Lia will discuss what feels most useful and try methods that match the client’s goals and preferences. That choice is collaborative and adjusts as progress and needs change.
Session logistics and available formats are not detailed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Phone or video sessions can be chosen for lower bandwidth or when seeing someone on camera is not convenient. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises and worksheets to the online setting to keep sessions focused and practical.
Areas of expertise
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 address?
She works with addictions, LGBT related concerns, anger, coping with life changes, and coaching; additional areas include guilt and shame, body image, codependency, and family of origin issues.
How does she approach guilt and shame?
She blends talk therapy with skill-building drawn from CBT and DBT to help people understand unhelpful thoughts and learn ways to respond differently to shame and guilt.
What is her background and experience?
She has 15 years of professional experience working with adults in clinical and coaching roles, addressing addictions, anger, and life transitions.
What credentials and where is she licensed?
She holds LMHC and LPC credentials and is licensed in Florida (LMHC) and Pennsylvania (LPC).
Which languages are offered and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English and she does not accept international clients.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified in the provided biography; confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment and cost work?
Costs vary by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with scheduling?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.