Hi there! I'm Dana, a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with experience working in a variety of levels of care including inpatient hospitals, PHP/IOP, and private practice. I have a passion working individually with adults struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, body image issues, OCD, and general life challenges.
My approach to therapy is collaborative, relational, and tailored to each person's unique needs. I believe meaningful healing happens within the safety of a trusting therapeutic relationship, where you feel seen, understood, and empowered to explore your experiences at your own pace.
I work from an attachment-based and trauma-informed lens, recognizing how our early relationships and life experiences shape the ways we connect with ourselves and others. I integrate Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) alongside other evidence-based approaches to help clients process traumatic experiences, reduce emotional distress, and create lasting change.
My work is especially grounded in supporting individuals navigating trauma, anxiety, relationship challenges, identity development, and life transitions. I also have a passion for working with individuals from marginalized communities, including those navigating cultural expectations, intergenerational trauma, and the complexities of balancing multiple identities. As a first-generation Arab American, I understand the importance of providing a space where clients don't have to explain or minimize the cultural context that shapes their experiences.
Your first session is an opportunity for us to get to know one another and collaboratively identify goals for yourself. My aim is to create a space where you feel safe, supported, and free to share at a pace that feels comfortable for you. While therapy is a place to process difficult emotions and experiences, I also believe healing doesn't have to happen in a rigid or overly serious environment. I naturally incorporate humor to help in creating a space where you can laugh, be yourself, and feel genuinely comfortable.
