Dana is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) and obtained a Master of Social Work from Howard University. She has been in the field for nearly twenty years enjoys working with teens, adults, families, and couples in a wide range of ages Dana also has training in Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), strength-based approaches, areas of interest include anxiety, depression, trauma, transitions, and adjustments, parenting skills, and family communication. Under the umbrella of a family-systems based approach, modalities used in treatment may include Individual Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy –(CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). She helps patients develop coping strategies for stress management and relaxation.  Dana has many years of experience in outpatient therapy, and community mental health. Through these experiences, she has worked with many populations from various walks of life. Everyone’s journey is unique.

Transition Life Coach

Life is about those big moments. 

Having kids, graduating from college, moving to a new city. You name it a transitional coach has probably dealt with it. Though these big moments are exciting, they can be scary and uprooting too! People often struggle to cope with big life changes, so transitional coaches are the perfect go-to for putting things in perspective and helping YOU to make those big life changes as enjoyable as possible. Ultimately, working with clients to understand their needs and support them as they work to build a more fulfilling life for themselves. Dana will teach useful emotional and behavioral regulation techniques and collaborate with clients to develop action plans that center on the actualization of their stated ambitions. Together we will evaluate clients’ advancement toward goal actualization to encourage continued and sustainable progress.