- Stress and anxiety
- Parenting support
- ADHD focus help
About Dana
Dana McKennon is an Illinois Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) with 21 years of experience. She helps people who are stressed, anxious, or coping with trauma and abuse. She also supports those managing parenting challenges and concentration or focus concerns related to ADHD.
Dana keeps sessions straightforward and focused on what is happening now. She invites clients to talk about specific situations that cause worry or get in the way of daily life. Conversations aim to identify patterns and small changes that can make social or performance situations easier to handle. Sessions look at daily routines, thinking styles, and coping skills. Parents can expect help with strategies for stress and behavior management. For people with focus concerns she addresses concentration, memory, and task follow-through in concrete steps. Dana asks new clients to complete a brief intake so sessions start with clear goals. She uses a direct, conversational style and checks in often to make sure the plan fits each person’s life. To begin, follow the site steps to complete the matching questionnaire and schedule a first appointment.
How Dana applies evidence-based methods in remote work
Many of the techniques Dana uses are evidence-based and focused on changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Cognitive approaches look at specific thinking patterns that increase anxiety or trigger panic and offer steps to test and shift those thoughts. Behavioral techniques focus on gradual exposure to feared situations and building tolerance for things that currently feel overwhelming.She also uses practical skills training to support concentration and daily functioning for people with focus concerns. These include routines, task breakdowns, and short practices to improve attention and memory. Such skills help with everyday demands and reduce the stress that makes social situations harder to handle.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Dana will work with each person to figure out what methods make the most sense for their goals, preferences, and the problems they bring to sessions. She checks in regularly and adjusts the plan if something is not working.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow check-ins during shorter breaks. Phone sessions require less bandwidth and can be useful when a video call is not practical. Ask about the session options during the matching questionnaire so scheduling fits everyday life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
21+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, and concentration and focus problems related to ADHD. Additional areas include phobias, panic, obsessive-compulsive patterns, body image, and first responder issues.
What is her general approach in sessions?
Sessions are practical and conversational, focusing on current problems and clear, doable strategies. She looks for patterns and small changes that can reduce distress in everyday situations.
How much experience does she have?
She has 21 years of professional experience working with the listed concerns.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She is an Illinois Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, credentialed as LCPC and practices from Illinois.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can she work with clients outside the United States?
International clients are not currently accepted; sessions are offered within her licensure parameters.
How are sessions billed and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Confirm pricing details as part of the sign-up process.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.