Lolitia Medley , LPC

Lolitia Medley is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) who uses practical, evidence-based methods to help people facing stress, anxiety, trauma, and life changes. She focuses on building self-esteem, addressing identity concerns, and supporting LGBTQ+ individuals through identity and gender-related questions. Her style is straightforward and compassionate, aimed at helping people feel steadier and more able to move forward.

She blends approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to make therapy concrete and useful. Sessions often include skill practice, values clarification, and steps to change unhelpful thinking. Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills may be introduced to help manage strong emotions and improve interpersonal effectiveness.

Medley also uses narrative therapy and motivational interviewing to help people revisit life stories and find reasons to take meaningful action. This can be helpful for those dealing with shame, guilt, emptiness, or difficulties with commitment and codependency. She pays attention to family of origin issues and attachment patterns when they affect current relationships.

Her background includes seven years of clinical experience and licensure in Tennessee and Michigan, listed as MI LPC and TN LPC. She works with concerns like compassion fatigue, first responder stress, and seasonal mood shifts as part of a broader practice addressing emotional well-being.

Therapy is offered in multiple online formats to fit different needs. People who want clear tools, honest conversation, and steady support may find her approach practical and approachable.

How ACT, CBT, and DBT work in online therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values and take actions that match what matters most, even when uncomfortable feelings are present. It is often used for anxiety, stress, and questions about life purpose. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them with small behavioral experiments to reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches practical skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and better communication; it is useful when strong emotions or relationship conflicts get in the way.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals and preferences, then blend techniques from ACT, CBT, or DBT as appropriate. That means sessions can focus on values work one week and new skills practice the next, based on what is helping most.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, so people can pick the style that fits their routine. Video is good when visual cues help the work. Phone calls can be simpler when bandwidth is limited or you prefer not to be on camera. Live chat and messaging allow shorter check-ins, ongoing support between sessions, and flexibility for busy schedules. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent while managing work, family, and daily life.