Dana McPherson , LCSW

Dana McPherson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with four years of professional experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, grief, depression, and major life transitions. She works with a broad age range from teens to seniors, bringing respectful, sensitive, and compassionate care to each session. Dana prioritizes tailoring treatment plans to the individual and adapts therapeutic work to meet clients where they are in their lives and goals.

Her approach emphasizes collaboration and practical support for those seeking to improve relationships, become unstuck, or address lingering effects of past experiences. Dana honors the courage it takes to pursue change and aims to help clients find more satisfying and balanced ways of living. She does not provide couples therapy.

Dana holds LCSW licenses in Oregon and California - OR LCSW L16003 and CA LCSW LCSW123245. LCSW stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker, a credential that denotes advanced social work training and clinical practice. She is not currently accepting new clients, as many people are awaiting openings, and asks prospective clients to be respectful of scheduled appointment times. Three no-show appointments will result in termination.

Practical Therapeutic Approaches for Online Care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a respectful, nonjudgmental space where the client guides the pace and topics of work. It is useful for people seeking empathetic support, clarity about values, and personalized goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behavior patterns through clear, skill-based exercises - it is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress management. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers concrete tools for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and improving relationships, making it helpful for intense emotions and interpersonal struggles.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Dana will work with each person to determine which methods match their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting strategies over time as progress is made. The therapist-client relationship guides which tools are emphasized and how they are applied.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options allow clients to receive consistent care around work, family obligations, or geographic limitations, making it easier to maintain momentum in therapy with licensed professionals and therapists who adapt methods to an online format.