Key details
- CredentialsLCSW
- LicenseLCSW, Florida / SW17580
- NPI1508332164
- Experience3 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationFlorida
About
- Client-centered approach
- CBT techniques
- Postpartum focus
About Dana
Dana Cila is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Florida with three years of professional experience. She focuses on common life stressors such as anxiety, work pressure, relationship strain, and anger. She also supports people facing depression and postpartum depression. Sessions take a straightforward, respectful approach to the issues people bring.
Her style centers on listening first and then working toward practical steps. She uses client-centered therapy to follow what matters most to the person in the room. She also draws on cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to identify thought patterns and test new behaviors. These methods are used to address stress, low self-esteem, and problems that affect day-to-day life.
Conversations are meant to be direct and usable. Expect to talk about specific situations where anger or anxiety shows up. Together, the work usually includes noticing patterns, trying small experiments, and reviewing what helps. Homework between sessions may include practice exercises to build different habits.
Dana aims to help people improve how they respond to triggers rather than promise quick fixes. She works with adults who want clearer thinking, fewer reactive moments, and better coping at home or work. The emphasis is on skills you can use right away.
People interested in starting are asked to complete an initial matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time, and practical matters like cost depend on location.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-centered therapy focuses on the person's priorities and perspective. In practice this means the therapist listens and follows what matters most, helping people set goals that fit their life. This approach is useful for addressing relationship tensions, family stress, and frustration that builds up over time.Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts and behaviors connect. Sessions often include identifying patterns, trying small experiments, and practicing new responses. CBT is commonly used for anxiety, anger management, low self-esteem, and depression because it breaks problems into actionable steps.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and suggest whether client-centered methods, CBT, or a mix makes sense. This is a collaborative process where adjustments are made based on what helps most.
If you want to know which online formats are available, confirm current session options before booking. The practical benefits of online sessions include fitting appointments into a busy schedule, shorter check-ins when time is tight, and speaking without the need to travel. Those conveniences can make it easier to practice skills consistently and apply them between sessions.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, low self-esteem, career issues, anger, depression, and postpartum depression.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She practices a client-centered style that starts with listening and follows the person's priorities. She also uses cognitive behavioral therapy to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.
How much experience does she have?
She has three years of professional experience as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is a Florida LCSW and practices in Florida.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies by location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.