Dana Hall , LCPC
Licensed trauma therapist helping clients rebuild resilience
- Trauma-informed care
- DBT and ACT approaches
- Welcomes LGBTQ clients
About Dana Hall
Dana Hall is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) and trauma therapist based in Chicago, Illinois, with more than 20 years of experience in education and mental health. She brings a background that includes work at major therapeutic treatment facilities, roles as a crisis management specialist, professional consultant, educator, and senior supervising therapist, and a history of creating targeted clinical programs for clients with complex coping needs.
Dana takes a strengths-based, empathic, and transparent approach to care, blending practical skills with attention to personal values and life goals. She has developed an individualized Dialectical Behavior Therapy program that centers on mindfulness, emotional regulation, interpersonal effectiveness, and distress tolerance, and she integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and mindfulness practices into her work. Dana is also a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP), a credential that reflects specialized training in addressing trauma-related concerns.
Her practice includes support for a wide range of concerns such as anxiety, depression, grief and loss, trauma and abuse, relationship and family issues, addictions, LGBTQ matters, and challenges related to life transitions, parenting, sleep, and career. Dana follows standards set by the World Professional Association for Transgender Health and maintains involvement with the Illinois Association of Trauma Therapists. She emphasizes the therapeutic relationship as a collaborative space for exploring clients' narratives, removing obstacles, and building sustainable coping strategies so people can move toward the lives they want.
Dana takes a strengths-based, empathic, and transparent approach to care, blending practical skills with attention to personal values and life goals. She has developed an individualized Dialectical Behavior Therapy program that centers on mindfulness, emotional regulation, interpersonal effectiveness, and distress tolerance, and she integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and mindfulness practices into her work. Dana is also a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP), a credential that reflects specialized training in addressing trauma-related concerns.
Her practice includes support for a wide range of concerns such as anxiety, depression, grief and loss, trauma and abuse, relationship and family issues, addictions, LGBTQ matters, and challenges related to life transitions, parenting, sleep, and career. Dana follows standards set by the World Professional Association for Transgender Health and maintains involvement with the Illinois Association of Trauma Therapists. She emphasizes the therapeutic relationship as a collaborative space for exploring clients' narratives, removing obstacles, and building sustainable coping strategies so people can move toward the lives they want.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsLGBTGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentChronic pain, illness, and disabilityControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDissociationDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Gottman Method Mindfulness Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Dana Hall have?
Dana Hall has 20 years of experience in the fields of education and mental health.
Is Dana Hall a licensed therapist?
Yes. Dana Hall holds the LCPC credential, which stands for Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor. License details are IL LCPC 180007329.
In which languages does Dana Hall provide therapy?
Dana Hall provides therapy in English.
Where is Dana Hall located?
Dana Hall is located in Illinois.
How can I work with Dana Hall as my therapist?
You can work with Dana Hall through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Dana Hall work with international clients?
Yes, Dana Hall works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Dana Hall 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.
Evidence-Based Approaches for Online Healing
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients clarify their values and take committed action toward what matters most, even when difficult thoughts or feelings are present. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and adjustment to life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress and to improve daily functioning. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) emphasizes skills training in mindfulness, emotional regulation, interpersonal effectiveness, and distress tolerance - tools especially useful for intense emotions, relationship conflicts, and improving coping strategies.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Dana uses a collaborative method to explore which techniques best fit a person's needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting strategies as progress unfolds so therapy stays practical and personally relevant. Licensed professionals and therapists often blend these methods to address the whole person rather than a single symptom.
Online therapy offers flexibility that can make consistent care easier to maintain. Video calls support in-depth conversation and nonverbal connection, phone sessions provide accessibility when video is not possible, and live chat or text-based messaging allows for brief check-ins and ongoing support between sessions. These options help clients balance therapy with work, family, and other responsibilities while maintaining continuity of care.