Profile / United States
Dana McPherson, LCSW
Oregon
LCSW - Anxiety and Life Changes
See online therapy options- CBT techniques
- Mindfulness skills
- Motivational interviewing
About Dana
Dana McPherson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with four years of clinical experience based in Oregon. She focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, LGBT issues, family matters, self-esteem, career challenges, and coping with life changes.
She uses straightforward, practical conversation to help people notice patterns that keep them stuck. Sessions concentrate on current problems and small experiments to try different responses. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is one of the approaches she uses to identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors.
Her work also draws on client-centered techniques that make room for each person's priorities. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and mindfulness strategies are used when emotional regulation and stress management are key goals. Motivational Interviewing can come into play for people who want to change habits or make career and life shifts.
Dana has experience supporting adults across a wide age range. She emphasizes clear boundaries and practical next steps rather than lengthy interpretation. She does not provide couples therapy.
Sessions are organized around doable goals and measurable steps. People who want concrete tools for anxiety, grief, or navigating a major life transition often find this approach helpful. Before booking, confirm the current session formats available through the service.
How Dana Uses Structured Approaches Online
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and prioritizing what the person wants to work on. It is about shaping sessions around the client's goals and experiences. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at specific thoughts and behaviors that feed anxiety or low mood and uses short exercises to test new responses. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) adds skills for managing strong emotions and improving stress tolerance.Choosing a therapeutic method is a collaborative process. Dana will talk with a client about goals and try approaches that fit those goals. She expects to check in and adjust methods as needed so work stays practical and relevant.
The biography does not specify which remote formats are offered, so confirm available session types before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around work, school, or caregiving by removing travel time. It also allows brief check-ins when a shorter touchpoint is useful, or longer sessions when there is time to go deeper. Discussing how the sessions will be scheduled and what to expect in the first meeting helps set clear, achievable steps.
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
California, Oregon
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with most often?
She helps with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, self-esteem, career issues, and coping with life changes.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
CBT is used to identify unhelpful thoughts and test practical behavior changes. Sessions include small experiments and skills practice to change patterns.
What is her professional background?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with four years of professional experience working with adults on a range of concerns.
Where is she licensed and located?
Credentials listed include OR LCSW and CA LCSW and she is based in Oregon.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment or cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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