Diana Lively

Diana Lively earned a Master’s degree in Criminal Justice from Northeastern State University in 2001 and later completed a Master’s in Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counseling in 2013. She holds dual state licensure in Oklahoma as a counseling supervisor and as a supervisor for alcohol and drug counseling with mental health responsibilities, and she is recognized internationally as an advanced alcohol and drug counselor through the International Certification and Reciprocity Consortium.

With 14 years of experience in the mental health and recovery field, Diana has worked extensively with co-occurring disorders, providing outpatient education and facilitating recovery and prevention groups including ADSAC programs. Early in her career she served in community mental health where she supported clients with a wide range of co-occurring diagnoses and provided psycho-education as part of treatment. She has also collaborated with the court system to promote alternatives to sentencing and rehabilitation services.

Diana’s clinical approach is grounded in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and the Matrix model for recovery, along with other appropriate therapeutic methods tailored to the needs of individuals and families. She is certified to administer drug and alcohol assessments and holds CAM certification in crisis work and suicide prevention. Her practice emphasizes mindfulness, holistic wellness, and relapse prevention strategies informed by a background in human behavior; she also holds an honorary Doctorate in Divinity.

Family-focused work is a central part of Diana’s practice. She uses psycho-education and structured family counseling to help members identify patterns of dysfunction, understand their roles in the family system, and develop healthier interactions. Her goals with families include improving communication, resolving conflict more constructively, strengthening trust, respecting boundaries, and supporting long-term values and strengths while addressing grief, stress, anger, and other challenges. Diana also examines faith-based and blended belief systems when appropriate and supports clients in developing practical skills for conflict resolution and relationship building.