Dana Hall , LCPC

Dana Hall is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor - LCPC - and a certified trauma professional who brings more than 20 years of experience in education and mental health to her work in Illinois. She has held roles in leading therapeutic treatment facilities, served as a crisis management specialist, worked as a professional consultant and educator, and acted as a senior supervising therapist before moving into private practice. Her training includes certification as a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP), which reflects specialized preparation in treating trauma-related concerns.

Her approach is wholehearted and strength based, blending Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, mindfulness, and elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy to help people manage anxiety, depression, relationship and family challenges, grief, and trauma. She developed an individualized DBT program to teach practical skills such as mindfulness, emotional regulation, interpersonal effectiveness, and distress tolerance that support long-term growth and resilience.

Dana frames therapy as a collaborative, nonjudgmental space where a person can tell their story, explore patterns, and build coping strategies that restore balance and meaning. She follows standards of care endorsed by the World Professional Association for Transgender Health and welcomes LGBTQ clients, offering respectful, informed support for diverse identities and life experiences.

Evidence-Based Approaches for Online Healing and Growth

Dana Hall often draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, a practical approach that helps people identify and shift unhelpful thinking patterns and the behaviors that follow. CBT is useful for addressing anxiety, depression, and many everyday challenges by teaching concrete skills to change reactions and problem solve.

She also uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy, which emphasizes teaching specific coping skills in areas such as emotional regulation, distress tolerance, mindfulness, and interpersonal effectiveness. DBT is especially helpful for managing strong emotions, improving relationships, and building resilience when stress feels overwhelming.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy is another tool in her work, inviting clients to clarify personal values and take committed action while learning to accept difficult internal experiences. ACT can support people facing persistent worry, life transitions, or challenges that interfere with living a meaningful life.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Dana collaborates with each person to identify which methods fit best with their needs, goals, and preferences, adapting strategies as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can occur by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging - allowing individuals to engage from home, on the go, or when schedules are tight. These options increase accessibility and make it easier to maintain continuity of care with licensed professionals while balancing daily life.