- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem work
About Dana
Dana Vander Veen is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in Maryland with nine years of experience. She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression, and the challenges of life changes. Dana lists guilt and shame among the concerns she addresses as part of this work.
She focuses on practical conversations rather than jargon. Sessions usually include talking through what led to the guilt or shame, noticing patterns in thoughts and behavior, and trying small changes to reduce their impact on daily life. Dana pays attention to how emotions affect the body and everyday routines as well as thoughts and relationships.
Her style is steady and person-focused. She aims to create an environment where clients can say hard things and look at them without judgment. That often means naming difficult feelings, testing new ways of responding, and checking what does or does not help in real life.
Dana describes working with the whole person - mind, body, and spirit - and she brings that viewpoint into planning sessions. Practical tools and regular check-ins are used so progress can be noticed between visits.
She accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English. Before booking, readers should confirm the current session options and scheduling details through the matching and scheduling process described on the site.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online sessions
This therapist uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear, practical work. One approach often used is cognitive-style work that helps people spot unhelpful thoughts and test more balanced ways of thinking; this can reduce the intensity of guilt and shame and make daily choices easier. Another common technique looks at how emotions show up in the body and in behavior, helping clients notice physical reactions and try small behavioral changes that shift how they feel.Finding the right approach is part of the process. Dana will work together with each person to figure out which techniques fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That collaborative selection happens as part of early sessions and can be adjusted over time based on what feels most useful.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life. They can reduce travel time, allow for shorter check-ins during a break, or make it simpler to meet from a place with quieter surroundings. Licensed professionals can use online sessions to continue focused clinical work without requiring a commute, but check the site process for the exact session types offered by this clinician.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
9+ years
Listed in
Maryland
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of guilt or shame does she work with?
She helps people dealing with guilt or shame tied to relationships, past actions, family of origin, faith, and life changes.
How would she approach feelings of deep shame?
She focuses on clear, practical conversations that name the feeling, trace where it shows up in life, and try small changes to reduce its hold.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Dana has nine years of professional work experience supporting people with stress, anxiety, trauma, depression, and coping with life transitions.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LCPC in Maryland and provides services while holding that credential.
Can I see her if I live outside the United States?
She accepts international clients; sessions are offered in English.
What session formats does she offer?
The original biography does not specify formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the site process.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.