Malissa Dieterle brings 26 years of professional experience as an Illinois licensed clinician.
01About Malissa
Malissa Dieterle brings 26 years of professional experience as an Illinois licensed clinician. She focuses on helping people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, addiction concerns, relationship struggles, and low self-esteem. She meets clients where they are and keeps explanations clear and straightforward.
Her approach is practical and adaptable. She listens first to understand what feels most urgent, then tailors sessions to each person’s needs. Conversations move at a pace that fits the client, with concrete steps to manage symptoms and build confidence.
Background and approach
Main concerns she addresses include coping with life changes, substance use and smoking or vaping cessation, and problems tied to commitment, codependency, or abandonment. She also helps people facing mood shifts, seasonal affective disorder, impulsivity, isolation, and issues related to narcissistic dynamics. Sessions often focus on improving communication, setting boundaries, and strengthening self-love and forgiveness.
She offers straightforward strategies for daily coping and for navigating relationship tensions. The work aims to increase motivation and practical functioning, not just insight. Malissa adapts her tone to each client, keeping things respectful, sensitive, and compassionate.
She encourages small, steady steps and celebrates progress along the way. Starting therapy can feel hard, and she notes that taking that first step is itself an important act of courage.
02Credentials
- LCPC (Illinois)
- License 180003908 · expires March 2027
- NPI
- 1669276242 · national provider identifier
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03Focus areas and approaches
Everything Malissa lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- Abandonment
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Forgiveness
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Workplace issues
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04Online support
Evidence-based techniques and online care
Malissa uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on what helps in day-to-day life. One common approach emphasizes skill-building for managing anxiety and stress, teaching breathing, grounding skills, and step-by-step plans to reduce overwhelm. Another approach targets addictive behaviors and impulsivity with practical strategies for identifying triggers, changing routines, and building healthier habits. These methods are aimed at improving functioning and coping rather than just talking about problems.Finding the right approach is part of the work. She will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals and preferences. Over a few sessions she adjusts the plan based on what is working and what feels realistic for the client's life.
Online therapy offers flexibility for people with busy schedules or limited local options. Video calls make it possible to have near face-to-face conversations from wherever the client is. Phone sessions can be simpler when bandwidth is limited or for shorter check-ins. Live chat and text-based messaging are useful for quick exchanges between sessions, tracking progress, and getting support without an appointment. Together these formats make it easier to fit therapy into daily life.
05Questions people ask
What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship problems, low self-esteem, and coping with life changes, plus related issues like abandonment, codependency, and impulsivity.
What is the therapist's style in sessions?
She keeps language simple and practical, listens first, and then creates a tailored plan with concrete steps to manage symptoms and improve daily functioning.
How much experience does the clinician have?
She has 26 years of professional work experience providing mental health support.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds the LCPC credential and practices in Illinois.
Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
In what formats are sessions offered?
Sessions are available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.
How does cost work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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