- Compassionate listening
- Practical coping tools
- Whole-person approach
About Dana
Dana Vander Veen is a licensed clinical professional counselor in Maryland with nine years of experience. She helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, and the ache that comes with life changes. She brings calm, compassion, and straightforward support to conversations about difficult feelings.
Dana pays attention to the whole person - mind, body, and spirit - and how those parts affect daily life. Sessions focus on practical steps people can try between meetings, along with time to talk through what’s coming up for them. The goal is clearer thinking and more usable coping tools, not medical labels or quick fixes.
She creates a nonjudgmental space where people can say what they really think and feel. Dana emphasizes listening first, then working together to set realistic goals. She encourages small, steady steps that fit into everyday life.
Over her nine years, Dana has supported people around issues like attachment and abandonment, body image and eating struggles, codependency, communication and control concerns, and family of origin problems. She also helps people process forgiveness and feelings of emptiness.
If someone is dealing with the fallout from a natural or human-caused disaster, Dana can help them find ways to cope and rebuild routines. To begin, readers should confirm current session options and scheduling details before booking.
How evidence-based techniques translate to online care
Many therapists who list evidence-based therapeutic techniques draw on methods that emphasize skills practice and structured conversations. One common approach focuses on teaching coping skills for stress and anxiety, such as grounding exercises, breath work, and step-by-step plans to manage overwhelming moments. These tools help people gain quick strategies they can try between sessions.Another approach centers on processing trauma and painful memories in small, manageable steps. That work usually involves pacing, gentle exploration of difficult experiences, and building safety through present-focused techniques so people feel steadier over time.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will listen to a person’s goals and preferences, then suggest methods to try. Clients and the therapist check in together to see what helps, and they adjust the plan based on what actually works in daily life.
Practical benefits of online therapy often include easier scheduling and the ability to fit sessions into a busy week. Because the biography does not specify session formats, confirm current options before booking; this helps you know whether phone or video sessions are available. Many people find that remote sessions make it simpler to maintain regular appointments and to apply coping tools in real time between meetings.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
9+ years
Credentials
Maryland
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Dana address?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, self-esteem, and coping with life changes, along with related issues like attachment, codependency, body image, and family of origin concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is warm and down-to-earth, with an emphasis on listening first and then collaborating on realistic goals and practical coping strategies.
What is her background and experience?
Dana has nine years of professional experience providing counseling and support for a range of emotional and life transition concerns.
What credentials and region are listed for this therapist?
She holds an LCPC license in Maryland and practices from that state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English, and she does accept international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options with the service before booking.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with Dana?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.