Dana Phillips, LPC

Dana Phillips views human connection as a central resource in healing and growth. She approaches each counseling relationship with respect and humility, recognizing the courage it takes to share inner thoughts and feelings. With ten years of experience in school and community settings, she focuses on building trust, offering nonjudgmental support, and fostering open dialogue so clients can pursue meaningful change.

Dana completed graduate work at The College of New Jersey in a CACREP accredited counseling program, concentrating on school counseling and substance use prevention, education, intervention, and referrals. She has extensive experience working with children, adolescents, and families in school-based roles, addressing academic and social concerns, crisis intervention, emotional health issues such as anxiety and depression, grief and loss, self-esteem and body image, relationship and family conflict, substance use, and life transitions.

In private practice and through contracted work within the state Children’s System of Care, Dana has supported clients from diverse backgrounds across a wide range of concerns, including trauma, parenting challenges, ADHD, bipolar disorder, eating issues, addictions, and blended family dynamics. She is an LPC, a Licensed Professional Counselor, and integrates a client-centered philosophy that honors each person’s strengths and goals.

Dana draws on evidence-based strategies including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, mindfulness practices, and motivational interviewing while tailoring her approach to the needs of each client. She welcomes individuals and families who are ready to engage in change and offers collaborative guidance to support emotional growth and resilience.

Integrating therapeutic approaches into online care

Dana Phillips commonly uses Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in her work. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a supportive, nonjudgmental environment where the client’s perspective guides pace and goals - it helps people build self-awareness, confidence, and stronger relationships. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the connections between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and offers practical strategies to reduce anxiety, depression, and unhelpful patterns.

She also incorporates elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy when emotion regulation, interpersonal effectiveness, or distress tolerance are priorities. DBT provides concrete skills for managing intense emotions and improving communication in relationships. Dana approaches treatment collaboratively - she partners with each person to explore which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences and adjusts the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy with Dana is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to support flexibility and access. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, to involve family members when helpful, and to maintain continuity of care during life transitions or mobility constraints. Licensed professionals can effectively deliver these approaches remotely while tailoring interactions to each client’s comfort and goals.