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Dana Slay, LCSW
New Mexico
LCSW - stress and life transitions
See online therapy options- CBT methods
- Mindfulness practice
- Solution-focused work
About Dana
Dana Slay is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in New Mexico with ten years of practice. She focuses on stress, anxiety, self esteem, career concerns, and coping with life changes. She also works with issues such as divorce and separation, midlife transitions, money and financial stress, women's issues, and workplace concerns.
Dana draws on practical strategies to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and habits. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness methods, and solution-focused tools when they fit the situation. Sessions emphasize clear, doable steps rather than vague advice.
Her style is straightforward and curious. She listens, asks focused questions, and helps clients make sense of what is happening. From that place, she and the client try small changes and track whether they help.
Dana talks about life changes from personal experience, including career shifts and chapters that didn’t follow plan. That perspective shapes how she approaches problem solving and planning for next steps. She avoids one-size-fits-all solutions and checks in about what feels workable for each person.
Clients who want concrete practices for anxiety, clearer thinking around decisions, or short-term plans for a transition may find this approach useful. The emphasis is on learning practical skills and building routines that fit everyday life, with steady review and adjustment as needed.
How her approaches are used in online sessions
Online work with Dana draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness Therapy in straightforward ways. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavior changes to see if they reduce stress or anxiety. Mindfulness Therapy involves simple attention practices to reduce reactivity and improve awareness of thoughts and feelings.She also uses solution-focused techniques that zero in on immediate goals and next steps. Those techniques help when someone needs a short plan for a transition or wants a few practical changes to try between sessions. The therapist and client talk together about which approach fits the issue and the client’s preferences, then adjust what they try as they learn what helps.
Confirm current session options before booking because specific formats are not listed here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and avoid travel time. Licensed professionals use these formats to help clients practice skills, review progress, and apply strategies to everyday situations.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
New Mexico
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with most?
She works with stress, anxiety, self esteem, career issues, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include divorce and separation, midlife crisis, money and workplace concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and question-driven. She listens, helps clarify thoughts, and tries small exercises to see what helps.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has ten years of experience as a clinician working with adults on transitions and stress-related concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is an LCSW licensed in New Mexico. Her practice is based in New Mexico.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to get started.
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