Dorlea Knizley - Mental Health Counselor | The Center for Internet & Technology Addiction

11 years experience | Intl Clients Welcome

About Dorlea Knizley

As a licensed therapist serving South Dakota and Idaho, I bring over a decade of compassionate mental health experience to supporting individuals through life’s complex challenges. My clinical expertise centers on helping clients navigate depression, anxiety, stress, addiction, and self-esteem concerns with a trauma-informed, culturally responsive approach.

I specialize in addressing communication difficulties, social anxiety, isolation, life purpose exploration, and women’s mental health challenges. My practice offers a supportive environment for individuals experiencing panic disorders, post-traumatic stress, and seasonal affective disorder. Drawing from evidence-based therapeutic techniques, I aim to empower clients in developing healthier coping strategies and achieving meaningful personal growth.

With a commitment to understanding each person’s unique journey, I provide a welcoming, faith-sensitive space that honors individual experiences and supports holistic healing. My approach is grounded in respect, empathy, and collaborative care, helping clients discover their inner strengths and navigate transformative personal change.

Licenses

LCPC

LCPC-6071

LPC-MH

30697

Professional experience

Addictions
Anger management
Depression
Grief
Self esteem
Stress, Anxiety
Trauma and abuse

Additional Focus Areas

Communication problems
Drug and alcohol addiction
Isolation / loneliness
Life purpose
Multicultural concerns
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Post-traumatic stress
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Social anxiety and phobia
Women's issues

Clinical Approaches

Client-Centered Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Existential Therapy
Mindfulness Therapy
Motivational Interviewing
Narrative Therapy
Solution-Focused Therapy

Languages

English

15 Reviews

“Dorlea is a kind, wonderful soul who engages and provides me with wonderful feedback. Highly recommend.”

“She’s very kind and full of information”

“Dorlea is very friendly and respectful. She has been challenging me and giving me exercises to help me with coping and finding new perspectives to handle my daily life.”

“She is organized and takes time with each issue.”

“Very helpful, through some difficult times.”

“Dorlea has been an incredible therapist who's become more so like talking to a best friend”

“I have been in and out of therapy for years. Dorlea is the only therapist I have had that has made feel liked and validated. She is a great listener as well as a great therapist.”

“Dorlea Knizley is a great listener. She has helped me walk through my emotions and has provided me with strategies to overcome my anxiety and fears. I highly recommend her.”

“She helps me out dearly”

“She is very kind, listens, and does her best to help.”

“My therapist has been incredibly helpful, especially in the times I was having hard emotions and thoughts. Very patient, friendly, and compassionate. Would definitely want her to be my therapist again! Thank you for everything!!”

“Dorlea is helping me through some difficult days and transitions. She listens but also offers great tools for coping and success. I would recommend her to friends, family, and strangers alike.”

“It's been a pleasant experience with Dorlea. She's a great listener and has suggested a couple of ways I can move on in my therapy. I have nothing but good things to say about her.”

“I have nothing but good things to say about Dorlea! She is always willing to listen and offers wonderful advice to cope and process with my feelings and emotions.”

“She’s great. I just feel as though I really don’t need the therapy and if I do need therapy in the future, I’ll either reach out or go to in person sessions and use my health insurance.”

These reviews represent a few of the most recent positive reviews from the therapist's clients on BetterHelp. Some people's experience may be different.