Dana Hall , LCPC

Dana Hall is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) and trauma therapist based in Chicago, Illinois, with more than 20 years of experience in education and mental health. She brings a background that includes work at leading therapeutic treatment facilities, roles as a crisis management specialist, professional consultant, educator, and senior supervising therapist, and current practice in private settings.

Dana draws on an integrated, strength-based approach that combines evidence-informed methods with warmth and respect. She emphasizes a nonjudgmental therapeutic relationship where clients are invited to share their stories and explore the root causes of anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, relationship concerns, and related challenges. Her style is described by her training as empathetic, transparent, and focused on long-term sustainability of growth.

She developed an individualized program that applies core Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills - including mindfulness, emotional regulation, interpersonal effectiveness, and distress tolerance - to meet each person’s unique coping needs. Dana is also a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP) through the International Association of Trauma Professionals, a certification that reflects specialized training in trauma-informed care.

Dana follows standards of care endorsed by the World Professional Association for Transgender Health and welcomes LGBTQ clients, and she maintains involvement with professional trauma therapist networks. Her work centers on helping people remove obstacles, make healthier choices, and navigate life and relationships more effectively so they can move toward the lives they want.

Integrating ACT, DBT, and CBT into Online Care

Dana Hall uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help clients clarify their values and take committed action toward a meaningful life while learning to accept uncomfortable thoughts and feelings. That approach is useful for stress, anxiety, and life transitions where finding direction and purpose matters.

She also applies Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify and shift unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors, offering practical strategies for depression, anxiety, and problem-solving. CBT provides concrete skills to change reactions to challenging situations.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills are incorporated when emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness are priorities. Dana adapts DBT concepts to individual needs so clients can build day-to-day coping tools and improve relationships.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process - Dana collaborates with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. She views therapy as a joint effort to try strategies, evaluate progress, and adjust the plan over time.

Online sessions by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging make it easier to access licensed professionals from different locations and schedules. These options add flexibility for work, family, and life demands while preserving continuity of care and the ability to apply therapeutic skills between sessions.