Lydia Schatzel

Compassionate, practical therapy focused on growth

LCSW Illinois

Experience: 12 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Bipolar
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages: English

About Lydia

Lydia Schatzel is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) practicing in Illinois with 12 years of experience in crisis work, care coordination, and therapy.

Background and approach

She draws on a blend of practical approaches including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing, mindfulness, and client-centered techniques to shape treatment plans that match each person’s needs. Lydia emphasizes respect, compassion, and a strong therapeutic rapport as the foundation for effective work.

She focuses on building coping skills and concrete tools to help people manage stress, anxiety, mood disorders, addiction concerns, and the fallout of trauma and relationship disruption. Her background includes supporting clients through grief, changes in life circumstances, eating and sleeping challenges, and issues related to attachment, adoption, or family blending.

Lydia adapts her conversations and interventions to meet unique goals while offering steady, empathic support throughout the process. Accepting international clients and working in English, she offers a flexible practice that accommodates different communication preferences and life schedules.

Lydia aims to help people emerge from difficult periods feeling more capable and prepared to face future challenges with greater resilience.

How Lydia's Approaches Translate to Online Care

Lydia commonly integrates cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness therapy into her online work. Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought and behavior patterns to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems. Mindfulness therapy emphasizes present-moment awareness and acceptance strategies that help with emotional regulation, coping with trauma responses, and reducing rumination.

Finding the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. Lydia listens to each person’s goals, preferences, and life context to tailor which methods are emphasized, adjusting techniques over time based on what is most helpful for the individual.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These formats make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life transitions, and use tools like worksheets and in-the-moment coaching between meetings. Licensed professionals can adapt CBT exercises and mindfulness practices effectively in virtual formats to support skill-building and ongoing progress.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Lydia commonly address?

She works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, depression, ADHD, addictions, grief, intimacy-related issues, and coping with life changes.

What is Lydia's therapeutic style like?

Her style blends client-centered listening with practical techniques such as cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, and mindfulness to develop actionable coping skills and personalized treatment plans.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She brings 12 years of experience working as a crisis worker, care coordinator, and therapist with diverse behavioral health concerns and histories of trauma.

What credentials and location are listed for Lydia?

She is licensed as an LCSW in Illinois with license number IL LCSW 149019521 and maintains a practice based in Illinois.

Can non-US clients work with her?

Yes, she accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English.

Which session formats are available?

Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.

How are fees and subscriptions handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are delivered through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What steps are involved to begin therapy?

To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule appointments according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuseBipolar disorderDepression ADHD

Also works with

AddictionsFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersAnger managementSelf esteem Coping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionFamily problemsFirst responder issuesGuilt and shame ImpulsivityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMood disorders Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

12+ years

Licensed

Illinois

Languages

English