Profile / United States
Dana Benton, LICSW
Massachusetts
LICSW - Grief and life changes
See online therapy options- Grief and loss
- Career concerns
- CBT and ACT methods
About Dana
Dana Benton is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) with 17 years of practice based in Massachusetts. She focuses on grief, self esteem, career concerns, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue. Dana also addresses related concerns such as attachment issues, caregiver stress, mood disorders, and multicultural challenges.
Dana uses straightforward, practical methods to help people notice patterns that get in the way. She works collaboratively to set clear goals and to try exercises that change unhelpful thoughts and habits. Sessions emphasize skills you can use between meetings and simple ways to test what works for you.
Her approach draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, along with attachment-based and client-centered ways of relating. That means she blends talking through experiences with concrete behavior changes and attention to relationships that matter. She also uses techniques from Dialectical Behavior Therapy when intense emotions or stress make daily functioning harder.
Dana aims to help people make small, manageable changes that add up. She talks through what matters most to each person and helps design step-by-step actions. The work often includes practicing new responses, reworking unhelpful self-talk, and tracking progress over time.
Clients looking to start are invited to pick a session through the site and complete a short questionnaire. This helps match goals and priorities before the first meeting. Dana practices in Massachusetts and offers services in English.
How these approaches translate to online work
CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors. Online sessions using CBT often involve setting concrete goals, practicing skills during the week, and reviewing progress together. ACT emphasizes values and committed action, helping people clarify what matters and try manageable steps that align with those values. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at patterns in important relationships and how those patterns shape reactions and coping; online discussions can map these patterns and try new relational responses.Finding the right approach is collaborative. The therapist will discuss options, try specific techniques, and check in about what feels useful. Choices about methods are based on each person's priorities, goals, and the problems they bring to sessions rather than a fixed package.
Session formats are not specified in the provided biography, so confirm available options before booking. Online work can make therapy easier to fit into busy days - for example it can reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins during a break, or avoid the need to be on camera for every meeting. Ask about logistics and format choices when arranging the first appointment so sessions match practical needs and therapy goals.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
17+ years
Listed in
Massachusetts, Rhode Island
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly address?
Dana works with grief, self esteem, career issues, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue, plus related topics such as attachment issues, caregiver stress, mood disorders, and multicultural concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses a practical, goal-focused style that combines talking through problems with exercises to change thoughts and habits. Sessions emphasize skills to practice between meetings.
How many years has she practiced?
She has 17 years of professional experience working in clinical settings.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is a LICSW and practices in Massachusetts; credential details include RI LICSW and MA LICSW as noted.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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