- Collaborative therapy approach
- Trauma and identity focus
- Practical coping skills
About Dana
Dana Secord is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas. She helps people who feel overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, stress, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, addiction, or questions about sexual and gender identity. She also supports those coping with life changes, ADHD, parenting strain, and concerns tied to adoption and foster care.
Her style is direct and collaborative. She invites clients to tell their story and listens without judgment. Sessions focus on developing insight and practical tools that fit daily life. Dana emphasizes that each person knows their life best and works with them to set meaningful goals.
Dana blends several approaches to match a person’s needs. She uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to address thoughts and behavior. Attachment-based ideas and client-centered care guide work on relationships and identity.
She trained at Texas Wesleyan University, earning a Master of Arts in Professional Counseling, and has six years of clinical experience. Her background includes private practice and community health work, including work with people affected by trauma, substance use, mood disorders, and eating concerns.
Sessions aim to help clients reduce distress and build coping strategies they can use outside therapy. Dana focuses on small, achievable steps and practical skills alongside deeper reflection. People are invited to set the pace and direction of the work together.
How therapy approaches are used online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and values. It helps people take actions that match what matters to them despite difficult feelings. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect and teaches practical skills to shift unhelpful patterns. Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early relationship patterns shape current connections and helps people build different ways of relating.Choosing the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work with each person to decide which methods fit their goals, preferences, and daily life. This is a collaborative process and adjustments are made as work proceeds.
Confirm the available online session options before booking since formats are not listed here. Practical benefits of online work include fitting sessions around busy schedules, turning brief breaks into check-ins, and reducing travel time. Some formats can be less demanding on bandwidth or do not require being on camera, which can help on days when a shorter or simpler session is preferred. Licensed professionals adapt techniques like ACT and CBT to online conversations so clients can learn skills and practice them between sessions.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
6+ years
Credentials
Texas, Colorado
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns can Dana help with?
Dana works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, grief, relationship and intimacy difficulties, and issues related to LGBT identity. She also supports people dealing with ADHD, parenting strain, career stress, and challenges tied to adoption and foster care.
What is her general therapy style?
Her approach is collaborative and client-centered. She listens without judgment and helps people set practical goals while encouraging them to understand their own story.
What kinds of techniques does she use?
She uses a mix of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and client-centered methods to match each person’s needs.
What is her professional background?
Dana earned a Master of Arts in Professional Counseling from Texas Wesleyan University and has six years of clinical experience in private practice and community health settings.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions billed or paid for?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin the process?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist’s availability.