Dana Secord

Dana Secord is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, anger, and relationship concerns. She focuses on practical steps that reduce overwhelm and help people feel steadier day to day. Dana writes plainly and listens closely so clients can say what they really mean and feel heard.

Dana uses an integrative style that blends several approaches to meet each person's needs. She encourages people to express emotions, notice patterns, and try small changes that make life easier. Sessions tend to center on understanding the client’s story, identifying what keeps problems going, and practicing skills for coping and communication.

She holds a Master of Arts in Professional Counseling from Texas Wesleyan University and has six years of clinical experience. Her background includes work in private practice and community health settings, where she provided care for people dealing with trauma, mood issues, substance concerns, and identity-related stress.

Dana supports adults with a wide range of concerns including grief, parenting stress, intimacy-related issues, ADHD, compassion fatigue, and eating or sleeping difficulties. She also addresses themes like abandonment, attachment challenges, body image, chronic illness, and codependency.

In sessions she aims to build a collaborative plan tailored to each person. The therapist-client relationship is treated as a partnership where goals, tools, and pacing are set together. Prospective clients are encouraged to share their priorities and try an approach that fits their life.

How Dana Uses Evidence-Informed Methods Online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people accept difficult feelings while choosing actions that match their values. It often involves simple exercises to notice thoughts and identify what matters, which can help with anxiety, depression, and anger. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect and teaches practical strategies to change unhelpful patterns. CBT is useful for worry, low mood, and managing strong emotions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Dana treats therapy as a collaboration and will help clients test which techniques fit their goals and daily life. Together they set priorities, try different tools, and adjust the plan based on what helps most.

Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also lets people use tools learned in sessions in real moments - practicing breathing, shifting a thought, or trying a new communication skill during the week.