- DBT and mindfulness
- Practical skills
- Self-worth focus
About Dana
Dana O'Neill is a licensed counselor who focuses on helping people rebuild self-worth and manage overwhelming emotions. She is an LCPC (Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor) and an LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor) practicing in Florida with nine years of experience. Dana writes plainly and works to make therapy feel understandable and practical for everyday life.
She draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy and mindfulness to teach emotion regulation and present-moment awareness. Those tools are used to help with anxiety, low self-esteem, and relationship struggles. She also uses client-centered techniques and elements of cognitive behavioral therapy to tailor sessions to each person’s needs.
Dana has worked in community, residential, and private practice settings. That background informs a down-to-earth approach focused on small, doable changes. She emphasizes learning to notice body signals, practice self-care, and respond to emotions instead of reacting to them.
Typical concerns she addresses include stress, addiction, grief, parenting strain, identity questions, codependency, and struggles with motivation or life purpose. She also supports people dealing with body image, attachment questions, and career crossroads.
Sessions focus on building skills and experimenting with new habits. Dana aims to help people feel more confident, handle intense feelings, and create a life that matches their values. The work is collaborative and paced to each person’s readiness.
How Dana Uses Practical Approaches in Online Therapy
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) focuses on teaching clear skills for handling strong emotions, tolerating distress, and improving how you relate to others. It is often used for people who feel overwhelmed by emotions or who want better tools for calm and connection.Mindfulness Therapy helps people notice thoughts and bodily signals without judgment. Practicing mindfulness can reduce rumination, improve focus, and make it easier to choose actions that match your goals rather than reacting automatically.
Client-Centered Therapy puts the person’s experience at the center of each session. The therapist listens closely, offers empathy, and follows the person’s pace while helping them find their own solutions.
Choosing the right mix of approaches is part of the process. The therapist will work together with each person to decide which methods fit their goals, needs, and preferences. That collaborative planning can change as progress is made and new priorities appear.
If you are considering online work, check which session formats the therapist currently offers before booking. Confirming formats helps plan how therapy will fit into daily life, whether you want shorter check-ins, longer weekly sessions, or ways to practice skills between meetings. Online therapy can make it easier to schedule appointments around work, caregiving, or travel and can help people try tools in the context of their everyday routines.
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Experience
9+ years
Credentials
Pennsylvania, Florida, Nevada, California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this therapist address?
She helps with stress, anxiety, self-esteem, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting strain, addiction-related concerns, grief, eating and body image struggles, codependency, and life purpose questions.
What is her general therapy style?
The approach is skill-based and client-centered, blending mindfulness and practical exercises so people can manage emotions and try new behaviors between sessions.
What experience does she bring to sessions?
She has nine years of experience working in community, residential, and private practice settings and draws on that variety to offer straightforward, usable tools.
What are her credentials and location?
She holds LCPC (Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor) and LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor) credentials and practices in Florida.
Which languages are supported and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The therapist's original biography did not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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