- Anxiety relief
- Trauma recovery
- Adoption and foster care
About Dashon
Dashon Mcnelley is a licensed professional counselor who helps people facing anxiety, stress, depression, and the fallout from major life changes. She offers steady support for people working through trauma, grief, parenting strain, relationship problems, and issues related to adoption and foster care. Dashon focuses on clear, practical steps and steady listening so clients feel understood and able to move forward.
She creates a calm, collaborative space where clients set goals and try tools that fit their lives. Sessions emphasize building everyday skills for coping, managing emotions, and improving communication. Dashon uses straightforward strategies to reduce worry, handle anger, and strengthen self-esteem.
With five years of experience as an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor - in Alabama, she brings a blend of evidence-based methods to each case. That experience includes work with attention differences, addiction-related concerns, body image, and relationship transitions. The work tends to be practical and goal-focused, while staying attuned to each person’s history.
Dashon often blends client-centered listening with techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy to teach tools for emotion regulation. She also draws on emotionally-focused and existential ideas to help clients clarify values and relationships. This mix aims to give both short-term relief and longer-term insight.
People who want straightforward guidance and hands-on skills often find her approach helpful. She asks questions, offers gentle challenges, and helps clients plan small, doable steps toward change.
How therapeutic approaches shape online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening closely and following the client's lead to build trust and clarity. It helps when someone needs acceptance, a clearer sense of self, or a calm space to sort through feelings.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and learning new coping strategies.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and improving relationships through step-by-step skills. It can be helpful for strong emotional reactions and impulsivity.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work with each person to decide which methods match their needs, goals, and preferences. That decision is collaborative and can change as progress is made.
Confirm current session options before booking so you know how sessions are arranged. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Ask about scheduling and session length when you complete the matching questionnaire so appointments align with your routine.
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Experience
5+ years
Credentials
Alabama
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Dashon address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting strain, relationship issues, and a range of other concerns including adoption and foster care related matters.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is collaborative and practical, combining listening with skill-building exercises to manage emotions, improve communication, and cope with life changes.
What background and experience does she bring?
She has five years of clinical experience and practices in Alabama working with issues such as panic, body image, ADHD, addictions, and relationship transitions.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds the LPC credential - Licensed Professional Counselor - and practices in Alabama.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people abroad work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are costs and payment handled?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work together?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to therapist availability.