Dana Hall , LCPC - Therapist in Illinois

Anxiety and trauma support
Relief-focused skills
LGBTQ affirming care

About Dana

Dana Hall is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) who helps people manage anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, and stress related to life changes. She also supports concerns such as addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting strain, ADHD, and coping with natural or human-caused disaster. Dana brings a calm, direct style that aims to get people back to functioning and feeling more like themselves.

She has 20 years of experience in education and mental health. That background includes roles as a crisis management specialist, educator, consultant, and senior supervising therapist before moving into private practice in Illinois. Her experience shapes a practical approach to problem solving and coping.

Dana leans on several well-known therapy methods in her work, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), and client-centered approaches. She blends these methods to match what a person needs rather than sticking to one single technique.

Sessions focus on clear skills and real-life changes. People can expect help with emotional regulation, practical coping strategies, and rebuilding relationships with themselves and others. Dana emphasizes empathy, honesty, and a nonjudgmental stance in every session.

Her practice also addresses specific issues such as chronic pain and illness, first responder stress, fertility and family-of-origin concerns, and struggles around purpose and meaning. She welcomes LGBTQ clients and follows professional standards relevant to transgender health.

How Dana Uses Therapy Approaches in Online Care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is about clarifying values and taking small steps toward a meaningful life while learning to accept hard feelings. It can help with anxiety, depression, and decisions during major life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them with real-world experiments to reduce symptoms like panic, low mood, and sleep problems. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches concrete skills for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and better relationships; it can be useful for intense emotions and interpersonal conflict.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Dana will collaborate with each person to figure out which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She mixes approaches based on what is helping and what the client finds useful rather than using a single rigid plan.

For practical matters, confirm available session formats before booking since the biography does not list specific options. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, shorten check-ins that need less time, or avoid travel. These practical benefits often help people maintain consistency and apply new skills between meetings.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuse Depression

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 disaster DissociationDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shame Life 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

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does Dana help with?

She works with a wide range of concerns including anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting strain, ADHD, and coping with life changes such as natural or human-caused disaster.

What is her therapy style like?

The style is empathetic and direct, focused on practical tools and long-term coping. Sessions mix skill teaching, reflection, and collaborative planning.

How much experience does she have?

She has 20 years working in education and mental health, including roles as a crisis management specialist, senior supervising therapist, and consultant prior to private practice.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She holds the LCPC credential and practices in Illinois.

Can sessions be conducted in languages other than English or internationally?

Sessions are provided in English, and she does accept international clients.

What session formats are offered?

The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with Dana?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.