Dana Benton, LICSW

Dana Benton is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) practicing in Massachusetts with 17 years of clinical experience. As a LICSW, Dana is a social work professional who has advanced training and licensure to provide independent therapeutic services. Her work centers on helping people navigate grief and loss, build self-esteem, manage career challenges, and adapt to significant life changes. She also addresses compassion fatigue and trauma, and supports clients facing issues related to race, culture, identity, and mental health concerns such as mood disorders and postpartum depression.

Dana approaches therapy as a collaborative partnership in which the individual is recognized as the expert on their own life. She guides clients to identify meaningful goals and draws on their existing strengths and wisdom to develop practical strategies for change. Dana emphasizes empowerment and motivation, helping people increase confidence, clarify life purpose, and move forward after separation, loss, or other transitions.

Her practice also focuses on attachment-related concerns, caregiver stress, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, and the effects of prejudice and multicultural stressors. Dana combines evidence-informed methods with a compassionate, client-centered stance to help people cope with guilt, shame, trauma, and adjustment challenges. Therapy with Dana is geared toward actionable steps and ongoing support tailored to each person’s needs and values.