- Depression and anxiety
- Relationship patterns
- ACT and CBT methods
About Dana
Dana Secord is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Colorado and Texas with six years of clinical experience. She works with adults on common struggles like depression, anxiety, trauma and abuse, relationship strain, LGBTQ concerns, and substance use. Dana often helps people feeling overwhelmed by hopelessness, racing thoughts, or emotional pain find clearer ways to cope.
Dana uses an integrative, client-centered style that encourages people to name their feelings and make sense of their story. She draws on practical methods from cognitive behavioral therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy to help people change unhelpful patterns and focus on meaningful values. Attachment-based ideas are used when relationship patterns and intimacy concerns come up.
Her background includes a Master of Arts degree in Professional Counseling from Texas Wesleyan University and work in both private practice and community health settings. In community roles she provided therapy for people affected by sexual abuse, post-traumatic stress, anger issues, bipolar disorder, and eating disorders. In private practice she has supported adults facing depression, substance use, domestic violence effects, and gender and sexual identity questions.
Sessions are collaborative and straightforward. Dana treats each person as the expert on their life and helps them build insight and practical skills. She often blends talk therapy with specific behavioral strategies so clients can test new ways of coping between meetings.
People who are navigating life transitions, work or career stress, parenting challenges, grief, or the particular pressures of being young adults may find her approach useful. She works in English and practices in Texas and Colorado as an LPC.
How her approaches work in online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and then choose actions that align with their values. It can help with anxiety, depression, and feeling stuck during life transitions.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical skills to change patterns that cause distress. It is often used for depression, worry, sleep problems, and coping with stress.
Attachment-Based Therapy pays attention to how early and current relationship patterns affect trust, intimacy, and conflict. It can be useful when relationship patterns or intimacy issues are causing repeated problems.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Dana will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That choice can change over time as issues shift and new priorities emerge.
Confirm the specific online session formats before booking, as session options are not listed here. Many people appreciate online sessions because they can fit therapy into a busy schedule, make shorter check-ins possible, or allow choosing video or audio based on bandwidth or comfort. Online sessions can make it easier to keep regular appointments around work, school, or caregiving commitments.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Texas, Colorado
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
Dana works with adults on stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, substance use, grief, career worries, and many related concerns listed on her profile.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She uses an integrative, client-centered approach and mixes practical techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy with attachment-informed work on relationships.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has six years of experience working in community health and private practice settings with adults facing mood disorders, trauma, and identity-related concerns.
Where is she licensed and based?
She holds LPC credentials in Colorado and Texas and practices with those credentials in those states.
Does she work in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions arranged and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time; specific pricing depends on the chosen plan and region.
How do I start a first session?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session through the platform.
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