- Client-centered care
- Cognitive tools
- Mindfulness practice
About Dorlea
Dorlea Knizley is a Licensed Professional Counselor-Mental Health (LPC-MH) and a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) with 11 years of experience. She works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, anger, low self-esteem, depression, trauma, grief and related concerns.
She focuses on clear, practical steps rather than labels. She helps people handle communication problems, social anxiety, isolation, and questions about life purpose. She also supports women facing gender-related pressures and those coping with panic attacks, post-traumatic stress, and seasonal affective disorder.
Dorlea uses evidence-based methods in sessions. She draws on client-centered work to follow what each person brings, cognitive behavioral techniques to address patterns of thinking and behavior, and mindfulness skills to reduce reactivity. She also integrates dialectical behavior ideas and existential perspectives when they fit the situation.
Her practice is attentive to cultural and faith backgrounds and tries to respect each person’s values. She works with people who struggle with drug and alcohol addiction and the consequences those problems bring to relationships and daily life. The aim is practical change - learning skills to manage strong feelings and to communicate without escalating conflicts.
Sessions emphasize collaboration and problem-solving. To begin, a brief questionnaire and an initial appointment help set goals and figure out which approaches will be most useful for the person’s specific difficulties.
How her approaches work in online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following what matters to the person. It helps when someone needs a place to sort out priorities and decide what to change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches concrete skills to reduce reactivity and change unhelpful patterns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) contributes practical tools for distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and improving how someone communicates under stress.Finding the right combination of methods is part of the work. The therapist and client figure out which approaches fit the person’s goals and daily life. That choice is collaborative and can shift as new issues come up or different skills are needed.
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into work breaks, attend from a quieter location, or use shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. Therapists can guide practice between sessions, assign behavioral experiments, and use exercises that transfer to everyday situations without promising a particular format.
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Experience
11+ years
Listed in
Idaho, South Dakota
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger or related problems does she address?
She works with anger that shows up as frequent outbursts, building resentment, workplace frustration, or stress around someone else’s anger. These concerns are listed alongside anxiety, addiction, grief, trauma, and self-esteem issues.
How would she approach my temper or irritability?
She uses practical strategies drawn from client-centered work, cognitive behavioral techniques, dialectical behavior ideas, and mindfulness to help people notice triggers and learn different responses. Sessions focus on skill-building and practicing new ways to respond to strong feelings.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 11 years of professional experience working in mental health settings. That experience includes addressing addictions, trauma, panic, and mood concerns alongside anger and anxiety.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds LPC-MH and LCPC credentials and practices serving South Dakota. The credential listed as SD LPC-MH and ID LCPC reflects her licensure details.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
She accepts international clients and offers sessions in English. Confirm any licensure limits or time-zone arrangements when you schedule.
What session formats does she offer?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking so you know whether video, phone, or other formats are available.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to begin.