- CBT techniques
- Mindfulness practices
- Motivational interviewing
About Lydia
Lydia Schatzel is an Illinois licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with 12 years of experience. She works with people who face stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, mood disorders, ADHD, addiction, grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, and struggles with self-esteem and life changes. Lydia lists guilt and shame among her areas of focus and brings practical tools to those problems.
Lydia draws on several approaches in sessions. She uses cognitive behavioral techniques to help people notice patterns of thought and try different behaviors. She weaves in motivational interviewing to clarify goals and build momentum when change feels hard. Mindfulness skills are included to help reduce reactivity and return attention to the present.
In practice she keeps conversation straightforward and goal oriented. Lydia says she tailors dialogue and plans to each person’s situation, and that building a strong, respectful rapport matters for effective work. She emphasizes teaching coping skills and strategies people can use between sessions.
Her background includes roles as a crisis worker and care coordinator before moving into ongoing therapy. That experience informs how she responds to urgent stress and complex needs. She has worked with substance use, trauma histories, abuse and neglect, and a range of behavioral health conditions.
People who choose Lydia can expect practical skills, clear discussion of goals, and attention to both immediate coping and longer-term patterns. Those seeking help with guilt or shame can bring specific incidents, ongoing feelings, or concerns that stem from relationships or past events.
How her methods translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following a person's concerns. In practice this means the therapist reflects what matters to the client and helps set goals that feel relevant to daily life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions and introduces exercises people can use between sessions to test new ways of thinking. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and grounding skills that reduce reactivity and help people notice patterns without judgment.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Lydia will discuss methods, consider your goals and preferences, and help decide which techniques to try first. That choice is revisited as progress is made or new challenges appear, and decisions are collaborative rather than fixed.
The biography did not specify session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. They also let people practice mindfulness or behavioral techniques in the settings where problems arise, which can make skills more relevant to everyday life.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
12+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address related to guilt and shame?
She lists guilt and shame among many focus areas and works with related issues like trauma, grief, self-esteem, intimacy problems, and family conflict.
How does she approach feelings of guilt or shame in sessions?
Lydia uses cognitive behavioral tools to identify unhelpful thoughts and behavioral patterns, plus mindfulness to reduce reactivity. She also uses motivational interviewing to clarify values and goals.
How much experience does she have working with these issues?
She has 12 years of clinical experience, including time as a crisis worker and care coordinator prior to ongoing therapy work.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LCSW licensed in Illinois and practices with that credential in that state.
Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available for working with her?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How does cost work for sessions with her?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and 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.