Dana Phillips , LPC

Dana Phillips views human connection as a central source of resilience and growth, and brings 10 years of counseling experience to work grounded in respect and empathy. She approaches each therapeutic relationship with care, recognizing the courage it takes for people to share difficult thoughts and feelings, and emphasizes trust, nonjudgment, and open dialogue as foundations for meaningful progress.

Dana completed graduate study at The College of New Jersey in a CACREP accredited counseling program, focusing on school counseling and substance use prevention, education, intervention, and referral. Her clinical background includes supporting children, adolescents, and families in school settings with academic, social, and emotional concerns, as well as crisis intervention. Over the years she has addressed issues such as anxiety, depression, anger management, loss and grief, self-esteem and body image, relationship and family conflict, substance use, college and career planning, time management, post-traumatic stress, and perfectionism.

She holds licensure as an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor - and combines a client-centered philosophy with a range of evidence-informed techniques. Her practice is influenced by Positive Psychology, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Solution-Focused approaches, and humanistic and systems perspectives, adapting methods to meet each person’s unique needs.

Dana has collaborated with clients from diverse backgrounds in both school and private practice contexts, offering guidance for individuals and families navigating life transitions, attachment and foster care issues, blended family challenges, caregiving stress, and other complex concerns.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a respectful, nonjudgmental space where the client’s priorities guide the work. It emphasizes empathy and collaboration so people can explore values, relationships, and personal goals.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors through practical strategies and skill-building. It is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers concrete skills for managing intense emotions, improving interpersonal effectiveness, and tolerating distress. It can be especially helpful for emotion regulation, relationship difficulties, and impulsive behaviors.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Dana uses assessment and conversation to determine which techniques best match a person’s needs, goals, and preferences, and she adapts methods over time based on what is most helpful.

Online therapy using video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging increases flexibility and access to care. These options allow sessions to fit around work, school, and family commitments and make it easier to maintain continuity of support from licensed professionals and therapists regardless of location.