Therapist profile
Dr. Stella Diai, LPC
New Jersey
Licensed Professional Counselor - Anger and Relationship concerns
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- CredentialsLPC
- LicenseLPC, New Jersey / 37PC00562200; LPC, Pennsylvania / PC016572
- NPI1619320462
- Experience5 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationNew Jersey
About
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
About Stella
Dr. Stella Diai is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with five years of clinical experience based in New Jersey. She works with adults on stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, family issues, anger, depression, and addictions. She also addresses grief, intimacy-related concerns, self-esteem, career difficulties, bipolar mood concerns, ADHD, and loneliness.
Dr. Diai begins by helping people spot the stumbling blocks that keep them from meeting their goals. She values an open therapist-client relationship and places that relationship at the center of her work. That connection guides how she and the person collaborate on practical steps forward.
Her sessions draw on client-centered ideas that let the person set the pace and focus. She also uses cognitive behavioral techniques to identify patterns of thinking and behavior that feed anger, anxiety, or low mood. Motivational interviewing helps when someone is weighing a change or struggling with addictive behaviors.
In practice she talks through triggers, coping strategies, and ways to repair strained relationships. She runs anger management courses and covers topics such as forgiveness, guilt and shame, and isolation. Her approach is straightforward and action-oriented, with attention to how everyday choices affect moods and relationships.
People can expect clear, practical steps and space to talk through setbacks. Dr. Diai accepts English-speaking clients and works with international clients as well. Before booking, confirm current session options and how they fit your schedule.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following the person's lead. Online sessions let the therapist prioritize what matters most to the client and move at a comfortable pace. This style helps with relationship issues, anger, and feelings of isolation by centering the person's priorities.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks down thoughts, feelings, and behaviors into manageable parts. In remote sessions, CBT can be used to identify anger triggers, test unhelpful thoughts, and practice new responses between meetings. It is practical for stress, anxiety, and mood concerns.
Motivational Interviewing supports people who are weighing change or dealing with addictions. The therapist will use questions and reflections to build motivation and reveal next steps rather than push a single plan.
Choosing the right approach is collaborative. Dr. Diai will discuss goals, try methods that fit the person's needs, and adjust based on what helps. That conversation is part of the early sessions and continues as goals shift.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking since formats were not specified in the original profile. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, cut travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Talk with the therapist about what session rhythm and length fit your daily routine.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
New Jersey, Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, anger, depression, addictions, trauma and grief, and related issues such as guilt, shame, and loneliness.
What is her general therapy style?
Her work emphasizes a strong therapist-client relationship and combines client-centered methods with cognitive behavioral techniques and motivational interviewing.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has five years of experience as a Licensed Professional Counselor and has worked in the helping professions for many years prior.
What credentials and location apply?
She is an LPC licensed in Pennsylvania and New Jersey and practices from New Jersey.
Which languages and international options are supported?
Sessions are offered in English, and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions billed?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.