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Dr. Stella Diai

Dr. Stella Diai

LPC

Therapist · New Jersey · 5+ years of experience

Client-centered counseling for everyday challenges

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  • Focus on anger
  • CBT and motivational tools
  • Works in English

About Stella

Dr. Stella Diai is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in New Jersey. She focuses on clear, straightforward help for common life stresses and emotional struggles. Her work often centers on issues such as anger, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, and substance-related challenges.

She uses a client-centered style that puts the person first. That means sessions begin by listening and building trust. From there she blends approaches like cognitive behavioral techniques and motivational interviewing to match each person’s needs.

Dr. Diai draws on five years of formal counseling experience and additional years in related helping roles. She emphasizes openness and a strong therapist-client relationship as the foundation for progress. In sessions she aims to spot the stumbling blocks that keep someone from meeting their goals and then address them together.

Her practice covers a wide range of concerns beyond anger, including trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy issues, self-esteem, ADHD, bipolar mood concerns, and career stress. She also focuses on forgiveness, guilt and shame, and feelings of isolation and loneliness.

People who want to begin work are asked to use the site’s Start Therapy button, fill a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a time that fits. International clients are accepted, and sessions are conducted in English.

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

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational Interviewing

Experience

5+ years

Credentials

New Jersey, Pennsylvania

Languages

English

How these approaches guide online care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and building a respectful relationship. The therapist offers empathy and support while helping people find their own solutions, which can ease anger and relationship stress.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behavior. It uses simple exercises and practical steps to change unhelpful patterns, which is helpful for anxiety, depression, and anger management.

Motivational Interviewing helps people find their own motivation to change. It works well when someone feels stuck or unsure about making a shift, such as with addictions or behavior change.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful. That collaborative process shapes which methods are used in sessions.

Session formats were not specified in the original profile, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit care into busy days, shorten travel time, and allow brief check-ins when schedules are tight. It also lets people use quieter surroundings or rely on audio-only check-ins when needed. Licensed professionals adapt sessions to practical needs while focusing on progress rather than procedures.

At a glance

Listed location
New Jersey
Experience
5+ years
Credentials
LPC
Languages
English
License (New Jersey)
LPC · No. 37PC00562200
License (Pennsylvania)
LPC · No. PC016572
NPI
1619320462

As listed by the therapist. You can check a license with the state board and an NPI with the national registry.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?

She helps with anger, anxiety, depression, stress, relationship and family concerns, addictions, trauma, grief, self-esteem, ADHD, bipolar, and related issues like guilt and isolation.

How would you describe the therapeutic style used?

Sessions start with a client-centered approach that prioritizes listening and building trust, then use cognitive behavioral techniques and motivational interviewing as needed.

What is the therapist's background and experience?

Dr. Stella Diai holds an LPC credential and has five years of formal counseling experience along with prior work in helping roles.

Where is the therapist based and what credentials are listed?

The practice is based in New Jersey and the therapist is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, with licensure noted for New Jersey and Pennsylvania.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English, and international clients are accepted.

What session formats are available?

The original profile does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.

How do fees and payment work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin therapy with this counselor?

Use the Start Therapy button on the site, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

Before you start

  • Online talk therapy is not a court-ordered or mandated anger-management course, and it does not provide attendance certificates.
  • Check that the location and license details above fit where you live.
  • If anyone is at risk of being harmed, contact emergency services or a domestic-abuse helpline first. See the support lines for the US, UK and Australia.
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