Dana O'Neill, LCPC, LMHC

Dana O'Neill is a licensed clinician who blends practical skills with a focus on self-worth and everyday coping. She is an LCPC and a Licensed Mental Health Counselor who centers sessions on mindfulness and emotion regulation. Dana speaks plainly and helps people get unstuck from shame, overwhelm, and low motivation.

Her approach emphasizes noticing body sensations and simple mindfulness practices to reduce reactivity. Dana also uses techniques from cognitive behavioral and dialectical behavior therapies to help people change unhelpful thinking and manage strong emotions. Sessions aim to build small, usable skills rather than long lectures.

She has nine years of experience across community, residential, and private practice settings in Florida. That background informs a practical, down-to-earth style that focuses on everyday life struggles like work burnout, relationship strain, and identity questions. Dana often helps people who feel stuck regain direction and purpose.

Typical topics she addresses include self-esteem, anxiety, body image and weight-loss related concerns, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, addiction-related problems, ADHD challenges, and caregiver stress. She also helps with communication problems, codependency, and life transitions. Clients can expect a mix of teaching, short in-session practices, and collaborative planning to try between meetings.

Sessions are conducted in English and the therapist does not take international clients. Prospective clients are asked to use the site Start Therapy button to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to availability.

How therapeutic approaches shape online work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding the person without judgment, helping people clarify their own goals and values and decide what changes matter most. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches concrete strategies to shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers skills for regulating strong emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness, with step-by-step tools to practice when stress is high.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist collaborates with each person to choose methods that match their needs, goals, and comfort level. Sessions often mix approaches so clients learn practical skills while also exploring what matters most to them.

The therapist's profile does not list specific online formats, so please confirm current options before booking. In general, online therapy can make scheduling easier and fit into busy lives by reducing travel time and letting people meet during a lunch break or between appointments. It can also allow shorter check-ins when needed and let someone use audio-only contact if bandwidth or camera use is difficult. Speak with the therapist when you schedule to learn which session types she currently offers and which might work best for your situation.