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Dr. Stella Diai, LPC

  • Experience5 years
  • LocationNew Jersey
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Relationship
  • Therapy approachesClient-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About Stella

Dr. Stella Diai is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in New Jersey who blends client-centered care with practical, evidence-informed techniques.

Background and approach

With five years of formal practice as an LPC and a broader background in the helping professions, she focuses on uncovering obstacles that keep people from reaching their goals and builds a therapeutic relationship grounded in empathy and respect.

Her work addresses a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, anger, addiction, trauma and abuse, grief, bipolar mood issues, ADHD, intimacy and self-esteem challenges, as well as career and compassion fatigue. She also attends to issues such as forgiveness, guilt and shame, and feelings of isolation or loneliness.

Dr. Diai uses a mix of client-centered listening, cognitive behavioral strategies, and motivational interviewing to tailor care to each person’s needs.

Clients can expect a collaborative, nonjudgmental stance that prioritizes the therapeutic relationship as central to progress. Dr.

Diai holds LPC credentials in Pennsylvania (PA LPC PC016572) and New Jersey (NJ LPC 37PC00562200), and she accepts international clients in addition to those in New Jersey.

Integrating therapeutic approaches with online care

This therapist uses client-centered therapy to prioritize the individual's perspective and build a trusting relationship through empathic listening and unconditional positive regard. That approach helps when the main goal is understanding personal values, increasing self-awareness, or strengthening the therapeutic alliance.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, providing concrete skills for managing symptoms such as anxiety, depression, anger, or attention-related difficulties. Motivational Interviewing supports readiness for change by exploring ambivalence and reinforcing personal motivation for goals like recovery, habit changes, or lifestyle shifts.

Finding the right combination of techniques is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each client to tailor methods to their goals, preferences, and life context, adjusting focus as progress unfolds.

Online formats - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - offer flexible ways to engage in therapy around work, family, and other commitments. These options make it easier to access consistent support from licensed professionals and to keep momentum between sessions while accommodating varied schedules and needs.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?
The practice addresses stress, anxiety, depression, anger, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, bipolar concerns, ADHD, relationship and intimacy issues, self-esteem, career challenges, and related areas like forgiveness and isolation.
What therapeutic style can I expect during sessions?
The approach emphasizes client-centered listening along with cognitive behavioral techniques and motivational interviewing to help identify barriers and build practical coping strategies.
How much clinical experience does the therapist have?
The therapist has five years of experience as an LPC and additional years working in helping professions prior to obtaining licensure.
What credentials and location are listed for this clinician?
This practitioner is an LPC licensed in Pennsylvania (PA LPC PC016572) and New Jersey (NJ LPC 37PC00562200) and is based in New Jersey.
Can clients who speak other languages work with this therapist?
Sessions are offered in English; the profile notes English as the language of practice and international clients are accepted.
Which session formats are available for therapy?
Therapy can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different needs and preferences.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsAnger managementDepression

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

ForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / loneliness

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational Interviewing

Experience

5+ years

Licensed

New Jersey, Pennsylvania

Languages

English

What Stella can help with

Dr. Stella Diai works with clients on stress and anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, anger management, and depression.

Stella works with individuals of all ages with various mental health diagnoses and behavioral issues.

Stella works with families.

How Stella approaches therapy

Stella's clinical approaches include Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Motivational Interviewing.

Experience and training

Stella is a Licensed Professional Counselor practicing in New Jersey, with 5 years of clinical experience.