Dana Phillips, LPC - Therapist in New Jersey

About Dana

Dana Phillips is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who centers her work on building strong therapeutic connections. She approaches each family or parenting concern with respect and plain talk. Dana keeps sessions focused and practical so parents can use what they learn right away.

Her style is warm and nonjudgmental, giving families room to share what matters most. She brings ten years of counseling experience in schools and community settings.

Background and approach

That background includes work with children and families around anxiety, depression, behavioral concerns, grief, and substance use issues. Dana also has experience addressing adoption and foster care, blended family concerns, attachment issues, and family conflict. Dana trained in school counseling at The College of New Jersey and holds state licensure as an LPC.

Her previous roles included school-based counseling, crisis intervention, and work with the state’s Children’s System of Care. She has supported students and parents with academic planning, social-emotional skills, and crisis response. In sessions she draws from client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), mindfulness, and motivational interviewing.

She adapts approaches to match each family’s needs rather than following a single method. Parents can expect clear goals, hands-on strategies, and collaboration. Dana focuses on communication, coping skills, and problem solving that parents can try between meetings.

Her work is aimed at helping families manage stress, improve relationships, and navigate life changes.

Practical approaches for online family and parenting support

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and building trust. The therapist follows the parents lead, asks questions, and offers reflections so families feel heard and understood. This approach helps when the first step is sorting out feelings and priorities.

Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, looks at patterns of thinking and behavior. It helps parents and children identify unhelpful thoughts and try different actions. CBT is useful for anxiety, depression, and everyday parenting challenges because it teaches concrete skills to test between sessions.

Dialectical behavior therapy, or DBT, adds skills for managing strong emotions and improving communication. This can help with anger, intense stress, or situations where emotional reactions get in the way of problem solving.

Dana treats choosing an approach as a team effort. She will talk with parents about goals, try techniques, and adjust the plan based on what works. The process is collaborative so families can find the right mix of strategies for their situation.

Online sessions offer flexible ways to connect: video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options let parents fit therapy into busy days, continue work during transitions, and review advice from sessions when needed.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Concrete skills for riding out strong emotion, tolerating distress, and handling relationships without things escalating. The skills are practised in daily life, so between-session support by message or phone fits naturally.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does this counselor address?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family problems, parenting concerns, grief, trauma and abuse, addictions, eating issues, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and related topics such as attachment, blended family issues, and communication problems.

What is the general therapy style I can expect?

The approach is client-centered and practical, combining methods like cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing to focus on real-life coping and behavior changes.

How much experience does the therapist have?

The therapist has ten years of experience working in school and community settings, including roles in school counseling and work with the state Childrens System of Care.

Where is the therapist licensed and located?

She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in New Jersey with license number NJ LPC 37pc00477200.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What formats are available for meeting with the therapist?

Sessions can be conducted via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different family needs and schedules.

How are sessions billed and what does it cost?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with this counselor?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

Specialties and expertise

Top specialties

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Family conflicts

Also works with

Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 10 years
Licensed: New Jersey
Languages: English

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