- Stress and anxiety
- Relationships and family
- CBT and mindfulness
About Dana
Dana Dodson is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Oklahoma with 12 years of clinical experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, and related challenges such as grief, trauma, sleep problems, and career strain. Dana also supports people dealing with ADHD, compassion fatigue, and issues around intimacy and self-esteem.
She uses straightforward, person-focused methods in sessions. Conversations aim to sort through what feels overwhelming and find practical next steps. Sessions are conversational but goal oriented, with attention to how thoughts and behaviors affect daily life.
Dana blends Client-Centered Therapy with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness techniques to help people notice patterns, test new behaviors, and manage strong emotions. She may also use Solution-Focused and Motivational Interviewing strategies to set clear goals and build momentum toward them.
Her work often addresses family conflict, parenting strain, blended family questions, and attachment or abandonment concerns. She also helps with complex situations like chronic illness, caregiver stress, and co-occurring issues such as bipolar disorder or chronic pain.
People who contact Dana typically want a practical, down-to-earth approach to change. She guides clients through manageable steps, helps reframe stuck thinking, and supports adjusting to life transitions. To start, she asks a few questions, clarifies current concerns, and outlines initial goals for therapy.
How Dana integrates practical approaches into online care
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the client's perspective, with the therapist listening closely and reflecting what matters most. This approach helps people feel understood and clarifies personal goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts and behaviors keep problems going and uses small experiments to test new ways of responding; it is often used for anxiety, depression, and sleep problems. Mindfulness Therapy teaches attention to the present moment and simple practices to reduce reactivity and improve stress management.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Dana will collaborate with the client to identify what fits best based on goals, preferences, and day-to-day needs. She may combine methods and adjust the plan as progress is made, checking in regularly about what helps.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and remove travel time so sessions can occur between school or work commitments. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises and homework to whatever session structure is arranged, helping clients practice skills between meetings.
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Experience
12+ years
Listed in
Oklahoma
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
Dana works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family issues, grief, trauma, sleep problems, ADHD, and related life challenges.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses a person-focused approach with practical techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 12 years of experience working with adults across a range of life situations and concerns.
What credential does she hold and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Oklahoma.
Can people who speak other languages work with her?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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