- Stress and anxiety
- Career and identity
- ACT and CBT approaches
About Dana
Dana Wile, LPC, is a licensed professional counselor in Pennsylvania with nine years of clinical experience. She works with young adults and adults on common pressures such as stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, career questions, parenting concerns, and changes that come with new stages of life.
Dana keeps a smaller caseload and balances part-time work in education with her counseling practice. That schedule is intended to allow focused attention during appointments. She offers morning and evening sessions for people who need times outside a typical 9-to-5 window.
Her background includes academic study in African American and Latino/a studies and years of experience navigating school and social systems. Dana draws on that knowledge to notice how culture and systems affect daily choices, relationships, and self-view. She names identity and lived experience as factors that shape how people cope and relate to others.
In sessions she uses clear, straightforward conversation. Clients can expect honest feedback and collaborative goal-setting rather than long lectures or labels. She emphasizes practical steps to manage anxiety, improve communication, and make decisions about school, work, or family roles.
She works with people facing caregiver stress, blended family problems, body image and money concerns, codependency, ADHD-related struggles, and questions about life purpose. Dana also supports people dealing with trauma, intimacy-related issues, and compassion fatigue.
Her style mixes several evidence-based methods to suit each person's needs. Before a first session she asks about immediate concerns and practical goals so early meetings can focus on useful tools and clear next steps.
Approaches you might use in online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying what matters to you and taking small actions that match those values. It helps when people feel stuck by worry or uncertainty and want a practical way to move forward. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact and teaches specific skills to reduce anxiety and manage mood. It is often used for stress, panic, and low mood. Client-Centered Therapy centers the conversation on the client's perspective, offering direct listening, reflection, and collaboration to build clarity and decision-making.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Dana will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and then try methods that fit those needs. She uses what helps most for a given concern and adjusts plans based on how a client responds, so therapy is a cooperative process.
Confirm the exact session options before booking, as formats are not listed here. Online sessions can make it easier to schedule meetings outside standard work hours, shorten check-ins when someone needs a brief update, or avoid travel time on busy days. That flexibility can help fit therapy into study or work routines while keeping the focus on practical coping skills and communication strategies.
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Experience
9+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She supports young adults and adults with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, parenting questions, career choices, and life transitions.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Sessions are direct and collaborative with practical feedback and goal-setting. She aims to use clear conversation and workable tools.
How much experience does she have?
She has nine years of experience as a counselor working in clinical and educational settings.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is an LPC licensed in Pennsylvania and practices from that state.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not accepted at this time.
How are sessions billed?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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