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Lia Bigelow

Lia Bigelow

LMHC, LPC

Florida

Practical, respectful therapy for real-life change

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At a glance

Credentials
LMHC, LPC
License
LMHC, Florida / MH17273; LPC, Pennsylvania / PC009337
Experience
15 years
Languages
English
Location
Florida

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    • Addictions focus
    • Collaborative coaching
    • LGBT-affirming care

    About Lia

    Lia Bigelow is a licensed mental health counselor who focuses on helping people make real changes in their lives. She holds the LMHC and LPC credentials and brings 15 years of experience to sessions. Lia emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and a straightforward approach to problem solving. She aims to meet people where they are and help them move forward.

    Her work often centers on addictions, issues related to LGBT identity, anger, and coping with big life changes. She also offers coaching for people looking to clarify goals and take practical steps toward them. Lia addresses concerns like substance use, relationship patterns rooted in family of origin, codependency, and struggles with guilt or shame.

    In session she adapts her style to each person. She uses Motivational Interviewing to support change, Client-Centered Therapy to listen and reflect, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to tackle thought and behavior patterns. She also draws from Dialectical Behavior Therapy and psychodynamic ideas when those perspectives fit the goals.

    Lia helps people talk through difficult topics such as gender dysphoria, HIV/AIDS related stress, caregiver strain, and issues with body image or money. Her approach is collaborative and practical. She works to make each session an honest, manageable step toward clearer choices.

    Licensed in Florida and Pennsylvania, Lia asks clients to be ready to share their goals so she can tailor a plan. Taking a first step can feel risky; she focuses on steady, achievable progress rather than quick fixes.

  2. How Lia's approaches fit with online therapy

    Motivational Interviewing is a way of talking that helps people weigh their options and build motivation for change. It focuses on the person’s own goals and strengths and works well for issues like substance use and ambivalence about change.

    Client-Centered Therapy centers on listening without judgment and reflecting what matters most to the person. This approach helps when someone needs a steady, understanding space to sort through feelings and choices. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavior changes to get different results; it is often useful for anger, anxiety, and patterns that keep repeating.

    Choosing which approach to use is a team effort. Lia will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and recommend steps that match those aims. That process can include trying different techniques to see what feels most helpful.

    If you are considering online therapy, confirm current session options before booking since specific formats are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, or allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. Licensed professionals can adapt Motivational Interviewing, client-centered listening, and CBT to work in remote sessions and focus on clear, practical steps you can use between meetings.

  4. Areas of expertise

    Primary focus

    AddictionsLGBTAnger managementCoping with life changesCoaching

    Additional focus areas

    AbandonmentBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommunication problemsDrug and alcohol addictionFamily of origin issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMoney and financial issuesMulticultural concernsPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)SexualityWomen's issues

    Therapeutic approaches

    Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Motivational InterviewingPsychodynamic Therapy

    Experience

    15+ years

    Listed in

    Florida, Pennsylvania

    Languages

    English

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What kinds of problems does Lia work with?

    She helps people with addictions, anger, coping with life changes, and LGBT-related concerns, plus related issues like codependency, impulsivity, and isolation.

    How would you describe her therapy style?

    Her style is collaborative and practical, combining Motivational Interviewing with client-centered listening and cognitive behavioral techniques to support change.

    What is her professional background?

    She has 15 years of professional experience working with people on addiction, coaching, and emotional concerns across clinical and coaching settings.

    What credentials and location are listed?

    She holds LMHC and LPC credentials and is licensed in Florida and Pennsylvania, with practice associated with Florida location listings.

    Which languages are supported for sessions?

    Sessions are offered in English.

    Can Lia see clients outside the United States?

    International clients are not currently accepted.

    How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?

    Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

    How do I begin working with Lia?

    Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

  6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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