Dana Andersen is a licensed counselor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, trauma, grief, depression, and big life changes.
01About Dana
Dana Andersen is a licensed counselor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, trauma, grief, depression, and big life changes. She draws on 15 years of experience to guide practical next steps and steady support. Dana speaks plainly and meets people where they are.
She encourages small choices that add up to real change. Her approach centers on the client’s own goals and strengths. Dana values what each person already knows about their life and builds on those resources.
Background and approach
Sessions focus on useful skills, clearer communication, and ways to reduce day-to-day overwhelm. She uses a mix of methods to fit each situation. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps identify unhelpful thoughts and shifts behavior, while Acceptance and Commitment Therapy supports living by chosen values.
Emotionally-Focused and Client-Centered ideas guide deeper conversations about feelings and relationships. Dana also addresses specific challenges like caregiving strain, chronic illness and pain, cancer-related stress, and end-of-life concerns. She helps people work through issues such as abandonment, codependency, guilt, and loneliness in straightforward, compassionate ways.
People who reach out can expect a calm, practical tone and clear options for next steps. Dana encourages clients to set small, achievable goals and track progress. The work is collaborative, paced to the person, and focused on improving daily life.
02Credentials
- LPCC (Minnesota)
- License 01945 · expires September 2026
- LPC (Arizona)
- License LPC-22916 · expires February 2028
- NPI
- 1982482436 · national provider identifier
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03Focus areas and approaches
Everything Dana lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Abandonment
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Phobias
- Post-traumatic stress
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Self-harm
- Sex addiction
- Social anxiety and phobia
Methods Dana names
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
These are the methods Dana names on their own professional profile. Naming an approach is not evidence of training or certification in it, and this directory checks no training records. Ask directly if it matters to you.
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04Online support
How Dana combines approaches for online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters most to them and take small actions that reflect those values. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and managing ongoing life challenges. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and changing behaviors to reduce distress; it works well for anxiety and mood concerns. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental space where the client’s perspective guides each session and emotional understanding grows.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Dana collaborates with each person to choose methods that fit their goals, preferences, and current needs. She may combine elements from different approaches and adjust the plan as progress is made, so clients can try what feels most helpful.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy fit into busy lives. Video calls allow face-to-face interaction, phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited, and chat or messaging can work well for brief check-ins or when typing feels more comfortable. These options provide flexibility for scheduling, shorter check-ins between meetings, and ways to keep continuity when travel or work demands change.
05Questions people ask
What concerns does Dana focus on?
Dana works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, and coping with life changes. She also addresses caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, abandonment, and related relationship issues.
What is Dana's style in sessions?
She keeps sessions practical and client-led, focusing on the client’s goals and strengths. The tone is calm and straightforward, with an emphasis on small, doable steps.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Dana has 15 years of professional experience supporting people through loss, trauma, chronic conditions, and mood concerns. That background guides her approach to everyday coping strategies.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
Dana holds the LPC credential and the LPCC credential and practices in Minnesota. Those credentials are listed as LPC and LPCC.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different schedules and needs.
How does pricing work for therapy?
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?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.
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