- Client-centered methods
- CBT and DBT techniques
- Family of origin focus
About Dana
Dana Phillips is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor in New Jersey with 10 years of experience. She works with people coping with stress, anxiety, relationships, family concerns, depression, addiction, grief, and parenting challenges, among other issues. Sessions focus on practical skills and clearer communication to make daily life more manageable.
Dana draws on client-centered methods to keep sessions focused on the person's goals and perspective. She uses cognitive behavioral techniques to help identify unhelpful thinking patterns and try different responses. Dialectical behavior strategies and mindfulness practices are included when people need tools for emotion regulation and moment-to-moment coping. In sessions Dana usually combines skills practice with reflective talk. People review what works, try small behavior changes, and plan next steps. She pays attention to how family history shapes current relationships and choices, including issues that come from the family of origin. Dana’s approach is direct and pragmatic. She helps people name patterns that feel stuck, learn tools to respond differently, and notice gradual change. Sessions move at a pace set by the person seeking help and focus on usable strategies for everyday situations.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Client-centered therapy focuses on the person's perspective and priorities. In practice this means the therapist listens closely, reflects what she hears, and helps set goals the person finds meaningful. It suits people who want sessions shaped around their own concerns.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps identify patterns of thinking and behavior that keep problems going. Online sessions can include working on specific thoughts, practicing new responses, and reviewing homework between meetings to track progress. Dialectical Behavior Therapy adds skills for managing strong emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness, useful for people who need structured tools for emotion regulation.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options and help decide whether client-centered listening, CBT skill-building, DBT strategies, or a mix makes sense based on goals and preferences. That decision is collaborative, not predetermined.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Some people prefer video when they want fuller interaction; others choose audio for a simpler setup or when bandwidth is limited. Ask about the available formats when you schedule.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
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Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
New Jersey
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family issues, addiction, grief, parenting concerns, eating and body image worries, ADHD and bipolar-related challenges, and related topics.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses a client-centered approach combined with practical therapies like CBT and DBT, along with mindfulness and motivational interviewing when helpful.
How much experience does she have?
She has ten years of counseling experience, including school counseling, substance-use prevention work, private practice, and community-contracted roles.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor, licensed in New Jersey, and practices in that state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working together?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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