Dana Teeter , LCSW

Dana Teeter is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) based in Indiana who brings a holistic, mind-body approach to mental health and wellness. With more than 10 years of experience, she blends talk therapy and evidence-based techniques such as cognitive behavioral therapy with movement and breath work to address negative thinking, intrusive thoughts, and emotional regulation. She works with people across the lifespan and has extensive experience supporting children and teens in school settings as a counselor and social worker.

Over a decade of school-based practice exposed her to a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, ADHD, PTSD, childhood trauma, identity and self-esteem struggles, interpersonal skills, and emotional regulation. She has also collaborated with educators and families to develop and implement IEPs, 504 plans, behavior intervention plans, and individualized goals for students with ADHD. In addition to her clinical work, Dana spent eight years at home raising two sons who have ADHD, offering her both professional and personal perspectives on parenting and neurodiversity.

Her toolkit includes CBT, mindfulness practices, yoga, progressive muscle relaxation, and breathing techniques, and she holds Yogafit certification and a Revelation Wellness® instructor credential. Dana also earned a black belt in Taekwondo, practices mind-body exercises regularly, and focuses on empowering others through education about neuroplasticity and wellness. She aims to help people understand their mental health, build self-regulation skills, and set practical goals for growth.

Therapeutic Approaches and Accessible Online Care

Dana draws on cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness-based methods to support clients in changing unhelpful thinking patterns and strengthening emotional regulation. CBT focuses on identifying and shifting thoughts and behaviors that contribute to anxiety, depression, and mood challenges, while mindfulness practices teach present-moment awareness and breathing or body-based techniques to reduce reactivity and improve self-regulation. She also uses a client-centered approach that prioritizes the individual’s goals and values, creating a collaborative space where the person’s needs guide the work.

Finding the right combination of approaches is part of the therapeutic process. Dana works together with each person to assess needs, preferences, and goals, and then adapts methods over time so the treatment fits the client’s life and progress.

Online therapy with Dana includes video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which offer flexibility for scheduling, reduce travel time, and make it easier to maintain continuity of care during life transitions. These options allow licensed professionals to deliver consistent therapeutic support while accommodating different communication styles and daily routines.