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Dana Phillips

LPC

Dana Phillips , LPC

Therapist in New Jersey

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About Dana

Dana Phillips is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in New Jersey with 10 years of experience helping individuals and families navigate complex emotional and life challenges. She approaches each counseling relationship with respect and humility, honoring the courage it takes for people to share their inner thoughts and feelings. Dana emphasizes the importance of trust, non-judgment, and open dialogue as the foundations of effective work together.

Her practice addresses a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family conflicts, trauma and abuse, addictions, grief, parenting challenges, self-esteem and body image issues, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and coping with life transitions. She also supports people dealing with abandonment, adoption and foster care issues, attachment concerns, blended family dynamics, caregiver stress, codependency, communication problems, and separation or divorce.

Dana works from a client-centered philosophy and integrates practical methods such as cognitive behavioral techniques, dialectical behavior strategies, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing to tailor care to each person. As an LPC - a credential indicating formal training and licensure to provide professional counseling - she focuses on collaborating with clients to set goals, build skills, and strengthen relationships. Dana is currently not accepting new clients.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Care

Client-centered therapy emphasizes empathy, active listening, and building a collaborative relationship so clients feel heard and supported; it is helpful for improving self-esteem, resolving relationship concerns, and navigating life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress and to teach practical coping skills. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers concrete tools for managing intense emotions, improving distress tolerance, and strengthening interpersonal effectiveness, which can be especially useful for mood instability and relationship challenges.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Dana will work collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their goals, needs, and preferences, adjusting strategies as progress unfolds. Licensed professionals use this flexibility to tailor care rather than applying a one-size-fits-all model.

Online therapy provides practical benefits such as scheduling flexibility and easier access to consistent support. Sessions by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging allow individuals to engage in therapy from home or other convenient locations, helping maintain momentum during busy or transitional periods and making it easier to practice new skills between meetings.

Frequently asked questions

How much experience does Dana Phillips have?

Dana Phillips has 10 years of experience.

Is Dana Phillips a licensed therapist?

Yes, she holds the LPC credential. License details: NJ LPC 37pc00477200.

In which languages does Dana Phillips provide therapy?

Therapy is provided in English.

Where is Dana Phillips located?

She is located in New Jersey.

How can I work with Dana Phillips as my therapist?

You can work with Dana Phillips through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Dana Phillips work with international clients?

Dana Phillips does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Dana Phillips cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsDepressionCoping with life changes

Also works with

AddictionsTrauma and abuseGriefEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorderADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDivorce and separationFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposePost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

10+ years

Licensed

New Jersey

Languages

English

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