- CBT
- Mindfulness
- Motivational Interviewing
About Lydia
Lydia Schatzel is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Illinois with 12 years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, ADHD, addictions, anger, grief, and related challenges. Lydia also supports those coping with intimacy issues, sleep and eating concerns, self-esteem struggles, and major life changes.
Her background includes time as a crisis worker and care coordinator before focusing on therapy. That frontline work shaped how she talks with people under pressure. Lydia draws on that experience when helping clients sort out what’s happening and what matters most to them.
In sessions she blends Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness Therapy, and Psychodynamic Therapy. The mix is practical: learning new skills, examining patterns, and trying small changes between sessions. She uses solution-focused ideas to keep work goal-oriented and concrete.
Lydia emphasizes tools and coping strategies people can use day to day. Conversations tend to be direct and collaborative. Expect to talk through recent difficulties, test simple techniques, and notice what shifts are and aren’t working.
She has worked with people affected by abuse, neglect, exploitation, adoption and foster care issues, attachment concerns, blended family challenges, body image and medical-related stresses such as cancer. Lydia’s clinical range also covers codependency, communication problems, control issues, dissociation, and separation or divorce.
Sessions are aimed at helping clients build practical skills and steady patterns of coping. The focus is on clear steps and manageable change rather than abstract theory.
Therapeutic approaches and how online sessions work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person’s perspective. It involves open, respectful listening and helping people clarify their own goals and values. This approach helps when someone needs a space to make sense of strong feelings like anger or grief.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It teaches concrete skills to shift unhelpful thinking and test new behaviors. CBT is useful for managing anger, anxiety, sleep problems, and mood symptoms.
Mindfulness Therapy teaches noticing thoughts and bodily sensations without jumping to action. It can reduce reactivity and improve concentration during stressful moments. This approach pairs well with skill-focused work to reduce automatic responses.
Finding the right mix of methods is part of the therapeutic process. Lydia works with each person to decide which approaches best match their needs, goals, and preferences. That collaboration helps shape what is tried first and how progress is measured.
Confirm which session formats are offered before booking since the biography does not list them explicitly. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Ask about specific scheduling options when you complete the intake questionnaire.
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Experience
12+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, depression, ADHD, addictions, anger, grief, and related issues listed in her specialties.
What is her therapy style like?
She uses a blend of Client-Centered Therapy, CBT, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and psychodynamic ideas. Sessions focus on practical skills, pattern recognition, and achievable goals.
How much experience does she have?
She has 12 years of experience, including work as a crisis worker, care coordinator, and therapist.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LCSW licensed in Illinois and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported and can she work internationally?
Sessions are offered in English, and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the biography.
How does cost and payment work?
Cost varies with location. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.