Dana McKennon

Approaches for online parenting and anxiety support

Many of Dana’s methods focus on clear, evidence-based techniques that teach skills people can use right away. One common approach is skills-based coping work, which breaks stress and anxiety into manageable steps and teaches breathing, grounding, and routine-building strategies to reduce symptoms and improve day-to-day functioning. This approach helps with panic, social anxiety, and general stress.

Another frequently used strategy targets obsessive and compulsive behaviors through structured exposure and response planning. It gently guides people to face feared situations in small steps while learning alternative responses, which can reduce compulsive urges over time. This method is often helpful for OCD, trichotillomania, and phobia work.

Finding the best approach is collaborative. Dana discusses goals, preferences, and what feels practical for each person. Together they choose or adapt techniques so therapy fits the client’s life and needs rather than forcing a single method.

Online sessions support flexible access to care. Video calls and phone sessions allow for real-time conversation and skill practice, while live chat and text-based messaging make it easier to check in between meetings or use short interactions when schedules are tight. These options give people different ways to stay connected to a licensed professional while balancing family and work demands.