Therapist profile
Dana Dodson, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor - Family and relationship concerns
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- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness techniques
About Dana
Dana Dodson is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Oklahoma with 12 years of experience. She works with adults on common struggles such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, and family concerns. She also supports people facing grief, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, and issues with self-esteem and intimacy.
Clients can expect a straightforward, person-focused way of working. Dana uses client-centered methods to listen first and understand each person’s goals. She also draws on cognitive behavioral strategies to identify unhelpful thoughts and develop practical coping skills.
Sessions typically include clear, achievable steps. Dana helps people notice patterns, try small changes, and check what works. She uses mindfulness techniques when helpful to manage stress and improve sleep. Motivational interviewing and solution-focused tools are used to map goals and keep progress practical.
Dana has worked with a wide range of concerns beyond the most common ones. These include ADHD, compassion fatigue, caregiving stress, blended family dynamics, adoption and foster care issues, and chronic illness or pain. She also addresses attachment, abandonment, body image, and communication problems.
Her approach is direct and respectful. She encourages adults dealing with strained relationships at home, parenting pressures, or life transitions to take a single next step toward clearer thinking and steadier coping. To begin, follow the site steps to see online therapy options and schedule an initial session.
How sessions work
Approaches used and what online sessions involve
Client-centered therapy focuses on understanding each person's perspective and priorities. It involves listening without judgment and helping people define their own goals, which can be useful for relationship and family concerns.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It teaches practical techniques to challenge unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors, often used for anxiety, depression, and sleep problems.
Mindfulness therapy introduces simple attention and breathing practices to reduce stress and improve focus. These skills can support better coping with grief, trauma reactions, and day-to-day parenting pressure.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about needs, goals, and preferences and then suggest which methods to try. This is a collaborative process and adjustments are made as progress is reviewed.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm the available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into busy routines, shorten travel time, and allow a quicker check-in between appointments when needed. Licensed professionals often use a mix of focused skill practice and conversation to keep sessions practical and applicable to daily life.
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Experience
12+ years
Listed in
Oklahoma
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
Dana works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, parenting strain, trauma and abuse, grief, sleep issues, and self-esteem struggles.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
She uses a client-centered approach that emphasizes listening, along with cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused methods.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 12 years of experience working with adults from varied backgrounds and life challenges.
What credential does she hold and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Oklahoma.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking as formats are not specified on the biography page.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with therapy?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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