Dana Phillips, LPC
Compassionate LPC for relationships and transitions
- Anxiety and stress
- Relationship and family
- Trauma and grief
About Dana Phillips
Dana Phillips is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in New Jersey with 10 years of experience supporting individuals and families through life transitions, relationship challenges, and emotional distress. She views human connection as a central resource for growth and brings a respectful, nonjudgmental stance to each therapeutic relationship, recognizing the bravery required to share difficult thoughts and feelings.
Dana's background includes graduate training at The College of New Jersey with a focus on school counseling and efforts in substance use prevention, education, and intervention. That foundation informed years of work in school settings addressing academic, social, and emotional concerns for youth, including crisis response, grief, anxiety, depression, and issues related to self-esteem and identity. Her practice has also extended to private settings and contracted work within the state's children's services system, allowing experience with diverse family structures and developmental needs.
Working from a client-centered philosophy, Dana integrates a range of evidence-based strategies such as cognitive behavioral and dialectical behavior approaches alongside mindfulness and motivational interviewing to meet each person's unique needs. She prioritizes trust, open dialogue, and collaborative goal-setting, guiding clients who seek support for stress, relationship and family challenges, trauma, addiction, parenting difficulties, mood disorders, ADHD, body image concerns, and grief. Dana welcomes clients who are committed to growth and offers steady encouragement throughout the therapeutic process.
Dana's background includes graduate training at The College of New Jersey with a focus on school counseling and efforts in substance use prevention, education, and intervention. That foundation informed years of work in school settings addressing academic, social, and emotional concerns for youth, including crisis response, grief, anxiety, depression, and issues related to self-esteem and identity. Her practice has also extended to private settings and contracted work within the state's children's services system, allowing experience with diverse family structures and developmental needs.
Working from a client-centered philosophy, Dana integrates a range of evidence-based strategies such as cognitive behavioral and dialectical behavior approaches alongside mindfulness and motivational interviewing to meet each person's unique needs. She prioritizes trust, open dialogue, and collaborative goal-setting, guiding clients who seek support for stress, relationship and family challenges, trauma, addiction, parenting difficulties, mood disorders, ADHD, body image concerns, and grief. Dana welcomes clients who are committed to growth and offers steady encouragement throughout the therapeutic process.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
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 Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Dana Phillips have?
Dana Phillips has 10 years of experience in the counseling field.
Is Dana Phillips a licensed therapist?
Yes. Dana is a Licensed Professional Counselor - LPC. License details: NJ LPC 37pc00477200.
In which languages does Dana Phillips provide therapy?
Dana provides therapy in English.
Where is Dana Phillips located?
Dana is located in New Jersey.
How can I work with Dana Phillips as my therapist?
You can work with Dana 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 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.
Integrating Therapeutic Approaches for Online Care
Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes the therapist's empathetic, nonjudgmental presence and prioritizes the client's values and goals - it helps people feel heard and respected while exploring personal growth and relationship concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress and to build practical coping skills. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness skills, which can be especially helpful for intense emotions, relationship conflicts, and impulse-control challenges.Finding the right combination of approaches is part of the therapeutic process; Dana collaborates with each person to tailor techniques to their needs, goals, and preferences so treatment feels practical and relevant. Clients work together with the therapist to test strategies and refine what works best over time.
Online therapy offers flexible access to care through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, maintain continuity of support during life transitions, and connect with licensed professionals from home or other convenient locations. For many people, the variety of communication modes helps sustain progress between sessions and supports consistent engagement.