Malissa Dieterle

Malissa Dieterle is a licensed clinical professional counselor (LCPC) practicing in Illinois with 26 years of professional experience. She focuses on helping people who feel stressed, anxious, or stuck because of addiction, relationship troubles, or big life changes. She aims to make the first step easier for someone who is nervous about starting therapy.

Her style is respectful and down-to-earth. She listens for what matters most to each person and adapts conversations to fit their situation. Sessions cover practical skills for managing stress, ways to handle difficult feelings, and strategies to rebuild motivation and self-esteem.

Malissa also works with concerns that often follow loss or change, such as abandonment worries, codependency, or trouble committing. She supports people coping with separation or divorce and those aiming to stop smoking or vaping. She pays attention to patterns people describe, like impulsivity or trouble with communication, and helps them try different responses.

People bring a wide range of mood concerns, including seasonal shifts and longer-term mood disorders. She provides a calm, steady presence for those wrestling with isolation or loneliness and for people facing issues tied to narcissistic relationships or forgiveness.

Her approach is conversational and practical. She and the client shape a plan together that addresses immediate concerns and builds skills for everyday life. If you are ready to begin, she will help you take the next step toward change.

Approaches and how online work can fit your life

Malissa uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques focused on practical change. One common approach helps people learn skills to manage anxiety and stress through step-by-step tools for breathing, thought management, and activity planning. Another approach addresses addictive behaviors and impulse control by identifying triggers, creating alternatives, and building routines that reduce harmful habits.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods match their goals and preferences. That means checking what helps, adjusting plans, and trying different techniques together until something fits.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time so appointments are simpler to keep. Talk with the therapist about how to shape sessions so they meet your needs and daily schedule.