Dana Phillips

Dana Phillips, LPC, centers her work on the relationship between therapist and client. She values honest connection and treats each person with respect. Dana frames sessions as a collaborative space where people can talk about what matters most to them.

She brings ten years of counseling experience in both schools and private practice in New Jersey. Her background includes graduate study at The College of New Jersey and roles focused on school counseling, substance use prevention, and crisis intervention. Dana has worked with a range of concerns such as anxiety, depression, grief, and eating and body-image struggles.

Dana uses a client-centered outlook and blends several practical approaches to match each person’s needs. She commonly draws on cognitive behavioral strategies to challenge unhelpful thoughts. She also uses dialectical behavior techniques to teach emotion regulation and mindfulness practices to build present-moment awareness.

In sessions she aims for clear, open dialogue and steady support. People can expect straightforward tools, reflective listening, and goal-focused conversation. Her style emphasizes collaboration and small, realistic steps toward change.

Dana also addresses family-of-origin issues, attachment concerns, parenting stress, and substance-related problems. She works with people facing life changes, trauma responses, and self-esteem or relationship difficulties. Her practice emphasizes practical coping skills alongside deeper personal work.

How therapy approaches guide online sessions

Client-centered therapy focuses on building a respectful, listening-based relationship. The therapist follows the person's lead, reflects back what is said, and helps the person clarify goals and values. This approach helps when someone needs a supportive space to talk through worries or relationship concerns.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, teaches practical ways to change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. It often includes simple exercises and homework to practice new skills between meetings, which can help with anxiety, depression, and eating-related habits.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, offers concrete skills for managing intense emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness. It can be useful for people who want step-by-step tools for emotion regulation and better communication.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That choice can shift over time as needs change, and sessions will mix techniques as appropriate.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm current session options before booking since formats are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, shorten check-ins when time is limited, or avoid travel to an office. Licensed professionals can adapt homework, skill practice, and check-ins to work well over remote sessions, and your therapist will help design a plan that fits daily routines.