Dana is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and, over the course of 19 years, she has worked with children (PreK-10 yr), adolescents, young adults and their families in an outpatient setting, public and alternative schools, and private practice. She specializes in anxiety, mood disorders, behavioral challenges, self-esteem, and those who are adjusting to life changes.
Dana believes in the importance of looking at the whole person when understanding what an individual is going through, how they experience challenges, and how to move beyond them. Through therapy, her goal is to create a safe place for clients to feel comfortable being who they are in the therapeutic relationship and empowered to thrive. You will find that she uses an Integrative therapeutic approach, in which she draws from various modalities of therapy and tailors it to each individual. Some of her practices may include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Play Therapy, Expressive Arts Therapy, Mindfulness, Client-Centered Therapy, and Psychodynamic Therapy.
Dana graduated from Aurora University with a Master’s Degree in Social Work. In her spare time, you will find her hiking, biking, and attending performing arts events with her family.