Therapist profile
Dana Peterson, LCSW, CSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Family and relationships
Continue with DanaAbout
- Stress and anxiety
- Family conflict
- Eating concerns
About Dana
Dana Peterson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and a CSW with 10 years of professional experience, licensed in Kentucky as an LCSW and practicing in Georgia as a CSW. She works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, family concerns, eating and body image difficulties, and depression. Sessions focus on practical steps and straightforward conversation about what is happening at home and in daily life.
She helps people untangle family conflict, manage anxiety, and address patterns that keep repeating in relationships. Dana listens for the concrete problems - poor communication, control struggles, or worries about commitment - and helps people name small changes that feel achievable. For eating and body image concerns she talks through behaviors and thoughts and supports clearer, calmer decision-making around food and self-image.
Dana draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide sessions. She treats the person in front of her as the expert on their life and builds on existing strengths. Over time she helps people test new ways of handling old problems, such as healthier boundaries or different communication habits.
Her background includes work across community and clinical settings over a ten year career. That experience informs a practical approach to everyday problems at home. People who come for help can expect steady, straightforward support focused on real-life changes.
Before scheduling, readers should confirm current session options and any local details that affect care. The therapist works in English and practices under the stated Kentucky LCSW and Georgia CSW credentials.
How sessions work
How evidence-based techniques are used in online sessions
Many evidence-based therapeutic techniques focus on changing patterns in thinking and behavior to reduce stress and improve relationships. One common approach helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and test them against real life, which can reduce anxiety and depressive thinking. Another approach looks at interaction patterns and communication habits, helping people practice clearer ways of asking for needs and setting boundaries.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to choose techniques that match their goals and day-to-day realities. This means trying different strategies and adjusting what is used based on what helps most in real life.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, shorten travel time, and allow check-ins from different locations. It can also let someone choose session lengths or rhythms that fit a work break or family schedule. Licensed professionals can adapt evidence-based techniques to work in remote sessions while focusing on practical changes for home and relationships.
Areas of focus
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Georgia, Kentucky
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of family concerns does she help with?
She helps people work through family conflict, blended family issues, adoption and foster care concerns, and patterns that cause ongoing strain.
What is her general therapeutic style?
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and focuses on practical, step-by-step changes. Sessions center on clear communication and building on the client's strengths.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Dana has 10 years of professional experience working in community and clinical settings, which shapes her practical approach to everyday problems.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She holds the credentials LCSW and CSW and is licensed as a KY LCSW and a GA CSW. She practices in Georgia.
Does she work in other languages or accept international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified in the biography; please confirm current session options before booking to know how she meets with clients.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is in danger, use the crisis numbers.