- Trauma-informed care
- Skill-focused work
- Warm and direct
About Dana
Dana Hall is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) based in Illinois who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, and issues related to relationships and intimacy. She also supports concerns such as addiction, ADHD, sleep and eating problems, parenting strain, and coping with life changes. Her approach is warm and nonjudgmental and aims to restore daily functioning and hope.
She brings about 20 years of experience in education and mental health settings. That background includes roles in crisis management, senior clinical supervision, and work at major therapeutic treatment facilities. Dana draws on that practical experience when planning care with each person.
Therapy with Dana centers on a respectful, honest relationship. Sessions focus on understanding what is getting in the way and building concrete skills to manage emotions and behaviors. She uses strategies from cognitive behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, and mindfulness to help people reduce distress and increase day-to-day coping.
Dana also incorporates elements of dialectical behavior therapy and emotionally-focused work when they fit a person's needs. She has created an individual DBT program to teach skills like mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotional regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness. Trauma-informed methods are used for those who have painful or frightening experiences.
Her style is empathic, transparent, and strength-based. She encourages honest conversation about difficult topics and supports people as they test new ways of living. To begin, clients choose the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire to schedule according to availability.
She brings about 20 years of experience in education and mental health settings. That background includes roles in crisis management, senior clinical supervision, and work at major therapeutic treatment facilities. Dana draws on that practical experience when planning care with each person.
Therapy with Dana centers on a respectful, honest relationship. Sessions focus on understanding what is getting in the way and building concrete skills to manage emotions and behaviors. She uses strategies from cognitive behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, and mindfulness to help people reduce distress and increase day-to-day coping.
Dana also incorporates elements of dialectical behavior therapy and emotionally-focused work when they fit a person's needs. She has created an individual DBT program to teach skills like mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotional regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness. Trauma-informed methods are used for those who have painful or frightening experiences.
Her style is empathic, transparent, and strength-based. She encourages honest conversation about difficult topics and supports people as they test new ways of living. To begin, clients choose the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire to schedule according to availability.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
AddictionsLGBTGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentChronic pain, illness, and disabilityControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDissociationDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Gottman MethodMindfulness TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy
Experience
20+ years
Credentials
Illinois
Languages
English
Online approaches and what they do
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice and accept difficult thoughts and feelings while taking steps toward what matters most. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce distress and improve daily functioning. It often helps with anxiety, mood, sleep, and addictive patterns.Finding the right approach is a team effort. Dana will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and recommend strategies that match their situation. She aims to blend practical skill-building and emotion-focused work so the plan fits how a person wants to live their life.
For online work, please confirm the available session formats before booking, since specific formats are not listed here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. They also let people engage in therapy from a convenient location and bring real-life issues directly into conversation, such as practicing communication skills or managing symptoms between appointments.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems can Dana help with?
Dana works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy concerns, addictions, ADHD, and many other life and health-related challenges.
What is her general therapy style?
She uses a warm, nonjudgmental, and strength-based approach that focuses on practical skills and honest conversation to help people make changes in daily life.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has about 20 years of experience working in education and mental health, including crisis management and senior clinical supervision roles.
What credentials and region are associated with this therapist?
Dana holds the LCPC credential and practices in Illinois.
Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and Dana accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm the current session options with the therapist before booking, as session formats are not specified here.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with Dana?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to the therapist's availability.