Dana Joy, LMHC

Dana Joy is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in New York with 8 years of professional experience working as an addictions counselor. He has helped many people address the negative consequences of substance use and supported clients in achieving and maintaining sobriety. Dana approaches change by emphasizing self-awareness and insight, helping clients recognize how thoughts, feelings, and experiences contribute to patterns of substance use and related difficulties.

He has worked with people facing depression, anxiety, and trauma, and has completed multiple trainings focused on anxiety and trauma care. That background informs his work with clients who want to explore the root causes of addiction, process past hurt, and develop healthier coping strategies. Dana also integrates conversations about spirituality when appropriate, recognizing that faith can be an important part of some clients' recovery and healing journeys.

Known for treating people with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, Dana tailors the therapeutic dialogue and treatment plans to each individual. He frames the first step of reaching out as an act of courage and supports clients through the early stages of starting therapy and beyond.

Evidence-Informed Approaches and Accessible Online Care

In his practice Dana focuses on approaches tailored to recovery and healing. One emphasis is addiction-focused counseling, which involves exploring triggers, patterns of use, and practical strategies for managing cravings and maintaining sobriety while addressing co-occurring issues such as depression or anxiety. Another common approach is trauma-informed work, which helps people understand how past experiences affect current thoughts, emotions, and behaviors and supports gradual, person-paced processing and coping skill development.

Dana approaches treatment collaboratively, working with each person to identify which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. He views finding the right therapeutic approach as part of the process and adapts the plan over time based on progress and client feedback.

Online therapy with Dana is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to attend sessions from home or work and to maintain consistent contact with a licensed professional while balancing everyday responsibilities.