- Anxiety and stress
- Relationships and grief)
- CBT and DBT methods
About Dashon
Dashon Mcnelley is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor in Alabama with five years of clinical experience. She works with people who are coping with anxiety, stress, trauma, and life transitions, and she often supports those facing relationship, self-esteem, and identity concerns. She also lists work with social anxiety among her areas of focus.
She uses straightforward, practical methods in sessions. Conversations focus on current struggles and on building skills for emotion regulation and clearer communication. Dashon draws on approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy to help people practice new ways of responding to difficult situations.
Dashon often helps clients notice how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect. She uses exercises and questions in-session that are meant to translate into everyday practice. Sessions tend to include repeated skill practice so people can use what they learn between meetings.
She also addresses specific life events like grief, divorce, adoption or foster care issues, and caregiver stress. Dashon lists work with substance-related problems, impulsivity, and mood concerns alongside trauma and abuse histories.
Her stated aim is to work collaboratively so people can build coping strategies that fit their daily life. People who prefer clear, skill-based steps and conversational exploration may find this approach useful.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on open listening and supportive conversation. It helps people clarify their own goals and decide what changes they want to try, which can be useful for anxiety, self-esteem, and relationship questions.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts and behaviors interact. It uses practical exercises and homework to shift unhelpful thought patterns and reduce anxiety symptoms over time.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy, DBT, teaches specific skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and improved communication. These tools help with impulsivity, intense emotions, and relationship difficulties.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about their goals and preferences and will try different methods as needed. This is a collaborative process where skills and strategies are adjusted based on what helps most.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Many clients choose online sessions because they fit into busy schedules, make it easier to keep regular meetings, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Online work can also let people practice skills in real-life settings between sessions.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Alabama
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
She lists anxiety, stress, trauma and abuse, coping with life changes, ADHD, addictions, relationship and family concerns, grief, and self-esteem among her areas.
What is her style of therapy?
Her work combines talk-based exploration with practical skill teaching. She uses approaches such as Client-Centered Therapy, CBT, DBT, EFT, and existential ideas to guide sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She has five years of experience as a practicing counselor.
What are her credentials and location?
She holds an LPC credential and practices in Alabama.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions arranged and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Click the See online therapy options button, fill out a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.