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Online therapist

Dana Teeter

Supportive guidance for parents and families

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Credentials
LCSW
Experience
10 years
Licensed in
Indiana
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Dana

Dana Teeter is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) based in Indiana who focuses on family and parenting concerns along with individual mental health needs. She offers straightforward support for parents and caregivers worrying about stress, anxiety, mood shifts, or behavior challenges. Dana writes practical plans and teaches coping skills parents can use right away.

She keeps language simple and meets people where they are. Dana uses talk therapy alongside practical mind-body tools.

Background and approach

She blends cognitive behavioral techniques with mindfulness, breathing exercises, and movement practices she uses in her own life. Over ten years she has worked in schools supporting children and teens with anxiety, depression, ADHD, PTSD, and trauma. She also has experience helping with self-esteem, identity issues, and emotional regulation in young people.

As a parent of two sons with ADHD, Dana brings both professional and lived perspectives to planning supports. She has written IEPs, 504 plans, behavior intervention plans, and school goals. Dana has partnered with families and school staff to put those plans into action.

Her sessions often include teaching specific skills for coping with intrusive thoughts, panic, grief, or anger. Techniques can include breathing, progressive muscle relaxation, and structured thought work. She draws on motivational interviewing to help people set goals and stay motivated.

Dana also uses yoga-informed practices and mindfulness to help regulate mood. She aims to educate clients about how the brain and body change with consistent practice. The goal is practical progress parents can see at home and in family interactions.

How these approaches translate to online work

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and building understanding. The therapist reflects what matters most to the client and helps people find their own answers, which can be especially useful when parents want practical next steps for home routines. Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, looks at thoughts and behaviors and teaches simple exercises to shift unhelpful thinking and reduce anxiety or low mood. It often includes homework like tracking thoughts or trying new coping strategies between sessions.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Dana will work with each person and family to decide which methods fit their goals and comfort level. That choice is collaborative and can change over time as needs shift.

Online therapy offers flexibility for busy families. Video calls let a therapist see family interactions and coach in the moment. Phone sessions can be easier when schedules are tight, and live chat or text-based messaging can provide brief check-ins or support between meetings. These options make it easier to practice skills, follow up on school plans, and keep momentum while juggling parenting duties.

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 concerns does this therapist address?
Dana works with many issues including stress, anxiety, parenting challenges, depression, ADHD, addictions, trauma, grief, anger, self esteem, and family problems. She also supports people facing postpartum depression, panic attacks, self-harm concerns, and mood disorders.
What is Dana's therapeutic style?
She uses a mix of client-centered talk therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), mindfulness, and motivational interviewing. Sessions focus on practical skills like breathing, thought work, and emotion regulation.
How much experience does she have working with families and youth?
She has ten years of experience, including school-based work with children and teens who struggle with anxiety, depression, ADHD, PTSD, and childhood trauma. She has also worked with families and adults.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a licensed clinical social worker, LCSW, with Indiana license number IN LCSW 34007041A. Her practice is based in Indiana.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Therapy is available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How are costs and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Specific pricing depends on the chosen plan.
How do I get started with therapy?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to the therapist's availability.

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Experience
10 years
Licensed
Indiana
Languages
English

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