Lia Bigelow

Lia Bigelow is a licensed mental health counselor who focuses on practical, person-centered care. She combines straightforward conversation with clear goals to help people manage addictions, LGBTQ+ related concerns, anger, life transitions, and workplace coaching needs.

She has 15 years of professional experience and holds LMHC and LPC credentials. Lia aims to meet people where they are, listening first and shaping sessions around each person's priorities. She emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion in every meeting.

Her approach blends Client-Centered Therapy with techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy when useful. She also draws on motivational interviewing and psychodynamic ideas to understand patterns and increase motivation. Sessions focus on practical steps, skill building, and clearer decision making.

Common topics she helps people address include substance use and addictive behaviors, gender and LGBTQ+ related concerns, anger and impulsivity, and the stress that comes with major life changes. She also supports work-related coaching, financial stress, body image struggles, and family of origin issues.

People who choose Lia can expect a tailored plan that reflects their goals. She invites honest conversation and follows the client’s pace. To begin, clients follow the standard intake process and schedule according to availability.

How Lia’s Approaches Translate to Online Work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening closely and following the client's lead. In practice this means the therapist mirrors concerns, asks open questions, and helps clients set their own goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns. CBT is often used for anxiety, mood shifts, and addictive behaviors. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, teaches emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal skills to manage strong feelings and impulsivity.

Finding the right approach is a joint process. The therapist will talk with the client about what matters most, try methods that match those goals, and adjust the plan over time. That collaborative stance helps ensure the work fits the person's life and priorities.

The original biography does not list which session formats are offered, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let clients choose settings that help them focus, use video when helpful, or keep sessions audio-only when that suits them better.