Dana St. Julien, LCSW

Dana St. Julien is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who supports individuals in navigating life transitions while identifying strengths, resilience, and a more authentic sense of self. As an LCSW she brings formal training in mental health assessment, therapy, and care coordination, coupled with a practical orientation toward problem solving and coping skills.

Her background also includes a Practical Nursing degree, which informs a holistic appreciation for how physical health and emotional well-being interact and influence overall quality of life. This combined training guides a whole-person approach that considers mind, body, and spirit when planning care.

At Serene Essence Counseling & Wellness LLC, Dana focuses on empowering clients with practical tools, clearer insight, and the confidence needed to pursue meaningful change. Her work centers on helping people develop strategies to manage symptoms, build adaptive habits, and strengthen daily functioning. She aims to create a collaborative relationship with each person so that treatment aligns with individual goals and preferences.

Dana welcomes the opportunity to partner with clients as they take steps toward improved well-being and toward becoming the best version of themselves.

Evidence-Based Techniques and Remote Care Options

Dana uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that emphasize practical skills and behavioral strategies. Cognitive behavioral strategies focus on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and practicing alternative ways of thinking and behaving to improve day-to-day functioning and mood. Skills-based behavioral interventions address routine, organization, and activity planning, which can be especially helpful for people managing attention differences and executive functioning challenges.

Mindfulness-informed practices may also be offered to help increase present-moment awareness and reduce reactivity, supporting emotional regulation and stress management. Dana approaches treatment collaboratively, working with each client to determine which techniques fit their needs, goals, and preferences and adjusting the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy with licensed professionals offers flexible options including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These formats make it easier to fit sessions into busy lives, maintain continuity of care across schedules, and access support from home or other convenient locations while working together toward meaningful clinical goals.