Dorlea Knizley, LPC-MH, LCPC
Practical care for stress and recovery
Details
| Name | Dorlea Knizley |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LPC-MH, LCPC |
| Based in | South Dakota |
| Licensed in | Idaho, South Dakota |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 11 |
About Dorlea
Dorlea Knizley is a licensed counselor who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, and low self-esteem. She writes plainly and listens closely to understand what worries a person most. Her style is calm and practical, aimed at making daily life feel more manageable.
Knizley draws on Narrative Therapy to help people reframe the stories they tell about themselves. She also uses Client-Centered techniques to create space for people to be heard and understood.
Background and approach
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps her clients spot unhelpful thoughts and build different habits. Clients can expect work that focuses on real situations. Conversations address communication problems, social anxiety, panic, and isolation.
She also covers trauma and abuse, grief, and issues tied to substance use. Her practice is described as faith-sensitive and culturally aware, so cultural background and spiritual concerns can be part of the conversation when relevant. Dorlea emphasizes collaboration and respects each person’s values and pace.
Dorlea Knizley holds the LPC-MH credential and the LCPC credential, and brings 11 years of clinical experience. She serves people in South Dakota and also works with international clients when appropriate. Sessions are offered in English and available in several online formats.
In a session she focuses on small, practical steps alongside deeper reflection. The goal is clearer thinking, steadier emotions, and stronger coping skills so people can move forward with more confidence.
What this therapist works with
Her listing names Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Anger management among the things Dorlea works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Communication problems
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Multicultural concerns
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Dorlea among the ways she works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Dorlea among the ways she works.
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): Listed by Dorlea among the ways she works.
- Existential Therapy: Listed by Dorlea among the ways she works.
- Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Dorlea among the ways she works.
- Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Dorlea among the ways she works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Dorlea among the ways she works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Dorlea directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how she works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Dorlea directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
Approaches that shape online sessions
Many online sessions draw on Narrative Therapy to help people look at the stories they tell about themselves. That work helps change unhelpful narratives and opens space for new choices and meanings. Client-Centered Therapy is also a core part of her work, which focuses on listening, empathy, and letting each person set the pace for change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) appears in sessions when clients want tools to challenge negative thoughts and build different habits that reduce anxiety and depression.Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will talk with each person about what feels most useful and adjust methods based on needs, goals, and preferences. This is a collaborative process where the person and therapist try options and decide together what helps most.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful for deeper conversations and visual cues, phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited, live chat can be a short check-in, and text messaging supports ongoing, flexible contact. These options make scheduling easier and let people fit therapy into busy lives.
Common questions about this listing
What kinds of concerns can I bring to therapy?
Sessions address stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, anger, self-esteem, trauma and grief. Additional areas include communication problems, isolation, life purpose, panic, social anxiety, and women's issues.
How would you describe the therapy style?
The approach blends Narrative Therapy, Client-Centered work, CBT, DBT, and existential ideas. Expect practical skills training and conversations that reframe personal stories.
What is Dorlea's professional background?
She has 11 years of clinical experience supporting people with mood, trauma, and addiction concerns. Her work emphasizes cultural responsiveness and a faith-sensitive stance when relevant.
Where does Dorlea practice and what are her credentials?
She practices in South Dakota and holds the LPC-MH and the LCPC credentials. The profile notes experience serving clients across state lines as well.
Can I work with her if I live outside the U.S.?
Sessions are offered to international clients as well as those in South Dakota. All sessions are conducted in English.
What session formats are available?
Therapy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different schedules and communication styles.
How does payment work and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is provided during the sign-up process.
How do I begin the process?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. After that, schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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