Lydia Schatzel, LCSW
- Client centered support
- Skills for coping
- Trauma informed care
About Lydia Schatzel
With 12 years of experience, Lydia has worked as a crisis worker, care coordinator, and therapist, helping clients navigate a wide range of concerns. Her background includes supporting people managing behavioral health conditions, substance use challenges, the impact of trauma, relationship stress, and different stages of development. She also has experience addressing situations involving abuse, neglect, and exploitation.
Lydia views therapy as a place to build real-world coping skills and helpful tools for day-to-day life. She works diligently to offer steady, empathetic support through difficult periods, helping clients move forward feeling more capable and better prepared for whatever comes next.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Lydia Schatzel have?
Lydia Schatzel has 12 years of experience providing mental health support in professional roles that include crisis work, care coordination, and therapy.
Is Lydia Schatzel a licensed therapist?
Yes. Lydia Schatzel is an LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker). Her Illinois license is IL LCSW 149019521.
In which languages does Lydia Schatzel provide therapy?
Lydia Schatzel provides therapy in English.
Where is Lydia Schatzel located?
Lydia Schatzel is located in Illinois.
How can I work with Lydia Schatzel as my therapist?
You can work with Lydia Schatzel through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, depending on what best fits your needs and scheduling.
Does Lydia Schatzel work with international clients?
Yes. Lydia Schatzel works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Lydia Schatzel cost?
The cost of therapy can vary based on factors such as your location and the therapist’s availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the “Start Therapy” button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the “Start Therapy” button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Evidence-Based Approaches, Made Accessible Online
Lydia Schatzel, LCSW, draws from practical, client-centered methods that translate well to online therapy. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on noticing unhelpful thought patterns and practicing new ways of responding, which can be especially useful for stress, anxiety, depression, and everyday coping challenges. Motivational Interviewing helps clients work through ambivalence and strengthen motivation for change, often supporting goals related to habits, substance use, and follow-through. Mindfulness Therapy builds skills for grounding and present-moment awareness, which many people find helpful when emotions feel intense or when life feels overwhelming.There is no single “right” approach for everyone. Part of the process is working together to understand what you want from therapy, what has or has not helped in the past, and what feels doable right now. Lydia collaborates with clients to shape sessions and strategies around individual needs, goals, and preferences as therapy evolves.
Online therapy also offers flexible ways to connect, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options can make it easier to fit support into a busy schedule, keep momentum between sessions, and access therapy from wherever you are.