- CBT techniques
- Mindfulness practice
- Motivational interviewing
About Lydia
Lydia Schatzel is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Illinois with 12 years of experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, mood concerns, trauma, addiction, and issues that often come up around family life, including blended family issues.
She draws on a mix of practical methods. Lydia uses client-centered work to shape conversations around what matters to the person. She also uses cognitive behavioral techniques to notice patterns of thinking and behavior that keep problems active.
Lydia often brings mindfulness and motivational interviewing into sessions. Mindfulness exercises help people notice thoughts and feelings without getting swept up in them. Motivational interviewing is used to clarify goals and strengthen commitment to change.
Her background includes crisis work and care coordination, which shaped a focus on clear steps and coping tools. Clients can expect direct, problem-focused conversations that aim to build skills they can use between sessions.
She frames treatment around short- and longer-term goals. That can mean working on sleep, managing impulsive reactions, reducing substance use, or handling loyalty conflicts that come up in blended households. The emphasis is on practical strategies and steady progress.
Lydia accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English. Before scheduling, readers should confirm the current session options and subscription details used for billing and appointment management.
Therapeutic approaches and working online
Client-centered work focuses conversations on the person's priorities and lived experience. It means the therapist follows what the client brings and helps organize next steps that feel doable. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts and behaviors keep a problem going and teaches skills to change those patterns; it is often used for anxiety, low mood, sleep problems, and anger. Mindfulness practice trains simple attention skills to notice thoughts and sensations without being driven by them, which can help with stress, cravings, and reactivity.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Lydia will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match goals and preferences. That may mean trying CBT techniques for a few sessions, adding mindfulness exercises, or using motivational interviewing when someone wants help making a specific change. Decisions are revisited as progress is made.
Confirm the session formats available before booking, as the biography does not list specific options. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into daily life - for example, avoiding travel time, fitting a short check-in during a lunch break, or choosing a lower-bandwidth phone call when internet is limited. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises and worksheets to work in remote sessions so people can practice skills between appointments.
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Experience
12+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What types of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar symptoms, trauma, addiction, grief, intimacy and many family-related concerns including blended family issues.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses client-centered conversations with practical tools from cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 12 years of experience, including roles 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.
Are sessions available in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; confirm current options before booking.
How are sessions billed and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is for adults and is not emergency care, mediation or legal advice. If you or a child are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.