- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Evidence-based techniques
About Dana
Dana Vander Veen is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in Maryland with nine years of experience. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression, and major life changes. She also supports those facing issues like abandonment, attachment concerns, body image, and codependency.
Dana uses a practical approach in sessions. She focuses on how thoughts, behaviors, and daily habits affect well-being. Conversations are straightforward and paced to what the person can manage that day.
She pays attention to how physical health, beliefs, and meaning shape mood and choices. Treatment includes talking through reactions, practicing coping skills, and addressing patterns that keep problems going. Sessions aim to build clearer ways of thinking and acting when stress or anxiety shows up.
Dana describes herself as caring and consistent in how she works with people. She encourages honest talk about feelings and keeps things direct rather than abstract. Progress is tracked in simple steps so people can notice small changes.
Her work draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide decisions in session. People usually leave with specific strategies to try between meetings, and with clearer plans for handling difficult situations. Dana accepts clients from other countries and holds her practice in Maryland.
How evidence-based approaches translate to online sessions
Evidence-based therapeutic techniques focus on practical skills and clearer thinking. One common approach works by helping people notice unhelpful thoughts and test them against real situations, which can reduce anxiety or low mood. Another approach centers on building coping skills and routines that reduce stress and improve daily functioning; it includes practicing small changes between meetings.Deciding which approach to use is collaborative. The therapist will talk with the person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked before. Together they will try methods that fit the person’s needs and adjust the plan as progress is tracked.
The original profile does not specify session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a regular week, shorten check-ins when time is limited, or avoid travel time. Many people find that meeting remotely helps them keep therapy consistent with work and family commitments while still focusing on skill-building and problem solving.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
9+ years
Listed in
Maryland
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Dana commonly help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include attachment, body image, codependency, and family of origin issues.
What is her style in session?
Sessions are practical and conversational with clear, manageable steps. Conversations focus on thoughts, behaviors, and everyday routines that affect mood.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has nine years of professional work experience supporting people with anxiety, stress, trauma, and related concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LCPC licensed in Maryland and conducts her practice from that state.
Can sessions be scheduled if I live outside the United States?
She accepts international clients; sessions are offered in English for people located outside the U.S.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.