Dana Hall , LCPC

Dana Hall is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) and trauma therapist practicing in Illinois with more than 20 years of experience in education and mental health. She brings a background that includes roles as a crisis management specialist, senior supervising therapist, consultant, and educator, and has worked with leading therapeutic treatment facilities prior to establishing her private practice. Dana combines clinical training and practical experience to support people facing anxiety, depression, relationship and family challenges, trauma and abuse, addiction, grief, and a wide range of other concerns.

Dana is also a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP) through the International Association of Trauma Professionals and has developed individualized programs using Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills to address clients' specific coping needs. Her approach emphasizes mindfulness, emotional regulation, interpersonal effectiveness, and distress tolerance while remaining strength-based and empathetic. She follows standards of care from professional organizations that serve transgender and LGBTQ communities and welcomes LGBTQ clients.

In session Dana aims to create a respectful, nonjudgmental space where clients can explore their narratives, identify root causes of distress, and build practical strategies for lasting change. She weaves Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and client-centered principles into a holistic, integrated practice that supports growth, resilience, and long-term sustainability.

Clients work with Dana to remove obstacles, make healthier choices, and navigate life transitions with greater clarity and purpose. Her style is warm, transparent, and focused on helping each person discover realistic steps toward the life they want.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values and take committed steps toward a meaningful life while learning to accept difficult thoughts and feelings. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes because it focuses on building psychological flexibility rather than eliminating discomfort.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) emphasizes skills in mindfulness, emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. Dana has developed individualized DBT programs to teach practical coping tools for intense emotions, relationship challenges, and patterns that contribute to instability.

Client-centered therapy places the person at the center of the process, emphasizing empathy, respect, and collaborative understanding to help people explore their experiences and find their own solutions. It supports work on self-esteem, grief, identity, and relational concerns.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey. Dana works collaboratively with each person to identify which methods fit their goals, needs, and preferences, adjusting techniques over time to support steady progress.

Online therapy offers flexibility by letting clients meet by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, access consistent support from licensed professionals, and continue care through life transitions or while located in different places.