Therapist profile
Dana Dodson, LPC
Oklahoma
Licensed Professional Counselor - Anger and Relationships
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- CredentialsLPC
- LicenseLPC, Oklahoma / LPC04935
- NPI1740573252
- Experience12 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationOklahoma
About
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness techniques
About Dana
Dana Dodson is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Oklahoma with 12 years of clinical experience. She works with people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, and anger. Dana offers straightforward support for everyday struggles and life changes.
She focuses on helping people talk through what is happening now and find practical ways to respond differently. Sessions tend to look at patterns in thinking and behavior that keep problems going, and then try small, doable changes. Conversations are person-centered and geared toward clear next steps rather than long lectures.
Dana uses techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy to help identify thinking patterns that increase upset. She also draws on mindfulness practices to help people notice impulses and strong emotions without acting on them. Solution-focused ideas are used to map out short-term goals and track progress.
Clients bring a wide range of issues, including grief, trauma and abuse, sleep problems, parenting stress, ADHD, and work-related frustration. Dana also addresses specific concerns such as abandonment, attachment issues, body image, and caregiving strain. She talks through relationship and intimacy-related issues in individual sessions.
Her style is practical and action-oriented. People who want clear tools to manage anger, lower daily stress, or improve communication may find the sessions useful. To get started, follow the booking steps provided on the profile and complete the introductory questionnaire.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Clients can expect methods rooted in client-centered work, cognitive behavioral therapy, and mindfulness. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and responding to each person's concerns so sessions are shaped around what matters to them. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy involves spotting unhelpful thinking and testing small behavior changes to reduce reactivity. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to notice urges and strong feelings before acting on them.Finding the right mix is collaborative. The therapist will work with each person to choose techniques that match their goals, whether that means learning emotional regulation skills, improving communication, or managing stress and anger in daily life. Progress is tracked with brief goals and practical exercises between sessions.
The specific session formats available with this therapist are not listed here, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into busy days, reduce travel time, or use shorter check-ins when needed. Therapists trained as licensed professionals aim to help clients fold therapeutic skills into regular routines rather than adding extra burden.
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Experience
12+ years
Listed in
Oklahoma
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address related to anger?
She works with anger alongside stress, relationship strain, frustration at work, and family conflict.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses a person-centered approach with practical techniques from CBT, mindfulness, and solution-focused work to create clear next steps.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 12 years of experience working with people from varied backgrounds and life challenges.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Oklahoma.
In what language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does payment and cost work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to begin with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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