Dr. Dana Matthews , LPCC

Dr. Dana Matthews is an Ohio-licensed clinician with 19 years of professional experience and the LPCC credential, which stands for Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor. She specializes in helping people navigate stress, anxiety, grief and loss, career difficulties, depression, and the many challenges that come with life changes.

Dr. Matthews approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, adapting conversations and treatment plans to meet individual needs rather than using a one-size-fits-all method. Her practice emphasizes collaborative dialogue and practical strategies to support coping, decision making, and emotional well-being.

Recognizing that taking the first step toward a more fulfilling and happier life requires courage, Dr. Matthews offers steady support throughout the therapeutic process. She tailors care to each person’s situation and goals, helping them move toward more effective ways of managing stress, grief, career concerns, and depressive symptoms.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Dr. Dana Matthews draws from client-centered and cognitive behavioral approaches to guide online therapy in ways that fit each person's needs. Client-centered therapy focuses on creating an understanding, nonjudgmental environment where the individual’s experiences and values drive the work; it is helpful for people seeking empathy and a space to explore feelings and life direction. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, emphasizes identifying unhelpful thoughts and patterns and developing practical skills to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey, and Dr. Matthews works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods best match their goals, preferences, and the challenges they bring. That collaborative process may blend techniques from different therapies to meet evolving needs.

Online therapy with Dr. Matthews can take place through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for busy schedules and varied comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, fit sessions into daily life, and access licensed professionals without travel barriers.