Dana DeHart , LPC

Dana DeHart is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Virginia with 20 years of professional experience. She focuses on helping people navigate stress and anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, motivation challenges, self-esteem, and confidence, while honoring each person's unique strengths and story. Dana approaches each individual with a belief that clients are the experts in their own lives and that therapy is an opportunity to build on existing resources to overcome current struggles.

Known for a down-to-earth and genuine manner, Dana offers steady support and practical guidance as clients work toward a more fulfilling, happier life. She draws on a mix of collaborative strategies to meet clients where they are, helping them set realistic goals and develop skills to manage emotional and relational concerns. Taking the first step toward change can be challenging, and Dana positions herself as a supportive partner in that process.

For communication, she checks messages early in the morning between 5:00 and 5:30 AM and again in the late afternoon between 5:00 and 5:30 PM, allowing for consistent contact and timely responses within those windows.

Therapeutic approaches and online sessions

Dana DeHart integrates several evidence-informed approaches to support clients in online care. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a compassionate, nonjudgmental stance where the therapist listens deeply and follows the client's priorities - this approach helps people build self-awareness and access their own strengths when facing life changes or relationship concerns.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and testing new behaviors. CBT is useful for managing anxiety, depression, stress, and many day-to-day challenges by teaching practical skills to shift thoughts and reactions.

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is an approach used to process distressing memories and reduce the emotional charge associated with traumatic experiences. It can be helpful for people coping with trauma and abuse who want structured ways to move toward healing.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey, and Dana works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. Licensed professionals and therapists often adapt techniques over time, and Dana will partner with each client to refine the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers flexibility by allowing sessions via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life transitions, and access consistent support from licensed professionals regardless of geography.