- Focus on wellbeing
- Practical coping skills
- Compassionate listening
About Malissa
Malissa Dieterle is a licensed clinical professional counselor (LCPC) practicing in Illinois with 26 years of experience. She focuses on work and wellbeing concerns such as stress and anxiety, and helps people who are coping with addictions, relationship struggles, or major life changes. Her style is respectful and compassionate, and she aims to meet people where they are in their lives.
She uses one-to-one conversations to clarify issues and set practical goals. Sessions are tailored to each person's needs, so people can expect a treatment plan shaped around their situation and priorities. Malissa pays attention to motivation, confidence, and self-esteem while addressing patterns that keep problems returning.
Common topics she addresses include abandonment, codependency, commitment and communication problems, control issues, and separation or divorce. She also supports people facing drug and alcohol addiction, smoking or vaping cessation, impulsivity, isolation, mood disorders, and Seasonal Affective Disorder. The focus is on concrete steps a person can take between sessions.
Her approach emphasizes clear dialogue and partnership. She listens for what matters most, helps identify practical tools, and adjusts the plan as progress is made. People who want straightforward feedback and an emphasis on coping skills often find this approach helpful.
Sessions are conducted in English and organized around each person's schedule and goals. If you’re ready to begin, Malissa encourages taking the small first step of signing up and completing the intake to start matching and scheduling.
Therapeutic approaches and how online work can fit your life
Malissa uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people manage stressful emotions and change habits. One common approach focuses on building practical coping skills and routines to reduce anxiety and make daily life feel more manageable. This involves short, concrete strategies people can practice between sessions to lower stress and improve mood.Another approach centers on examining relationship patterns and communication habits that contribute to conflict or codependency. In sessions she helps people identify repeating behaviors, try new ways of relating, and set realistic boundaries that match their goals.
Finding the right approach is a shared process. The therapist will work with each person to choose methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences. Plans are adjusted over time based on progress and what feels most helpful in practice.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let people meet with a licensed professional from different locations within the same region, making regular work on wellbeing more practical.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
26+ years
Credentials
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does this therapist help with?
She works with people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, self-esteem concerns, and life transitions.
How would you describe her therapy style?
She takes a respectful and compassionate approach, using clear conversation and practical goal-setting to address problems.
How much experience does she have?
She has 26 years of professional work experience as a counselor.
What credentials and region are listed?
She holds an LCPC credential and practices in Illinois.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with this clinician?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.