Dana Secord, LPC

Dana Secord is a Licensed Professional Counselor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, substance use concerns, and the strains that come with life changes. She works with adults on issues like grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, identity questions related to LGBT experience, and challenges such as ADHD, bipolar mood concerns, and sleep or eating struggles. Dana aims to create a calm space where people can speak honestly about hard things without feeling judged.

Her style is collaborative and straightforward. She encourages clients to tell their story and then helps them notice patterns in thoughts, feelings, and behavior. Sessions mix listening with practical tools to manage distressing thoughts and strong emotions. Dana draws from several evidence-based approaches and tailors them to each person’s needs.

Dana earned a Master of Arts degree in Professional Counseling from Texas Wesleyan University. She has worked in community health settings and in private practice supporting people affected by sexual trauma, post-traumatic stress, domestic violence, and substance use. That background informs how she responds to crises and ongoing struggles.

In therapy she focuses on building insight and usable skills. People can expect help with emotion regulation, clearer communication, and steps for coping with change. The goal is to help clients feel more in control of their life and better able to move forward.

Dana is licensed as an LPC in Colorado and Texas and practices from Texas. She offers sessions in English and asks prospective clients to use the Start Therapy button to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to availability.

How therapy methods translate to online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice unhelpful thoughts without getting stuck in them and clarify what matters most. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and coping with big life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and teaches practical strategies to change them. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and sleep or eating concerns. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at patterns in close relationships and helps people develop safer, more satisfying connections with others.

Deciding which approach fits best is part of the process. The therapist will work together with each person to try methods that match their goals and preferences. If an approach isn’t helping, sessions will shift course so the work stays useful and relevant.

Confirm the available session formats before booking, as current options are listed on the therapist's profile. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day by reducing travel time and allowing sessions during breaks or from different locations. Some formats also make shorter check-ins possible when a quick strategy or skill refresh is needed. Many people find that regular online sessions help them build consistent habits and apply skills between meetings.