Dana Phillips, LPC

Dana Phillips approaches counseling with a steady respect for the power of human connection and a thoughtful, client-focused style. She views meaningful relationships as catalysts for growth and brings a humble appreciation for the courage it takes to share inner thoughts and emotions. With 10 years of experience working across school and community settings, she prioritizes building trust, non-judgment, and open dialogue as foundations for effective work with individuals and families.

Dana's training includes graduate study in counseling, and her background spans work with children, adolescents, and adults in school-based roles and private practice. She has supported clients facing a range of concerns, including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family conflict, substance use, grief and loss, trauma, self-esteem and body image issues, parenting difficulties, and challenges related to attention and mood disorders. Her experience includes crisis intervention, emotional health support, and coordination of referrals when additional services are needed.

Her clinical approach is intentionally flexible and guided by the needs of each person she sees. Dana draws from client-centered principles and integrates techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), mindfulness-based approaches, motivational interviewing, psychodynamic ideas, solution-focused strategies, and trauma-focused therapy. She emphasizes collaboration, genuine regard for the individual's wellbeing, and practical skills that support emotional growth. Dana seeks to work with people who are ready to engage in the process of change and values partnering with them through their personal journeys.