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Dana Juarez, LMFT

EMDR-certified marriage and family therapist
  • LMFT in Oklahoma
  • EMDR trained therapist
  • 20-year Marine veteran

About Dana Juarez

Dana Juarez is an EMDR-certified LMFT (Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist) practicing in Oklahoma with nine years of clinical experience and a Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy from Liberty University. She blends a compassionate, client-centered stance with practical, solution-focused strategies to help individuals, couples, and families navigate relationship challenges, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem struggles, anxiety, depression, parenting concerns, and other life transitions.

Drawing on her background as a retired 20-year United States Marine, Dana brings a straightforward, no-nonsense style tempered by empathy and collaboration. She emphasizes client goals and works to build a therapeutic relationship where people feel heard, respected, and able to explore difficult feelings without judgment. In sessions she offers encouragement, insight, and, when appropriate, gentle challenge to support meaningful progress.

Dana’s clinical toolkit includes Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) for trauma, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy. She may integrate trauma-focused CBT or EMDR when trauma processing is needed. Dana supports clients across a range of concerns including attachment and abandonment issues, blended family dynamics, caregiver stress, chronic illness, communication problems, divorce and separation, and emotion regulation challenges. She is committed to empowering clients to identify and reach their desired goals and looks forward to working together.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefSelf esteem

Also Specializes In

Stress, AnxietyIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementDepressionCoping with life changes

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressSelf-harmSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic Approach

Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Dana Juarez have?

Dana Juarez has nine years of experience working in the mental health field.

Is Dana Juarez a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the LMFT credential. License details are OK LMFT 1350.

In which languages does Dana Juarez provide therapy?

Therapy is provided in English.

Where is Dana Juarez located?

Dana practices in Oklahoma.

How can I work with Dana Juarez as my therapist?

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

Does Dana Juarez work with international clients?

Dana Juarez does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Dana Juarez 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 is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire to help match you with Dana. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on building a respectful, empathetic relationship where the client’s own goals guide the work. This approach helps people feel understood and supports growth through active listening and collaboration. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, identifies patterns of thought and behavior that contribute to distress and teaches practical skills to change those patterns, which is useful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing - EMDR - is a trauma-focused method that helps process distressing memories and reduce their emotional intensity when trauma is a central concern.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Dana works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and adjusts the plan over time as progress unfolds.

Online therapy with Dana is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, access licensed professionals from home or work, and choose the format that feels most helpful for making steady progress.

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