Dana Andersen

Dana Andersen is a licensed counselor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, grief, trauma, and major life changes. She brings 15 years of professional experience and a calm, straightforward style. She encourages people to notice their strengths and use them to move forward. Taking the first step can be hard, and she acknowledges the courage it takes to begin.

In sessions she treats each person as the expert in their own life. Conversations are focused and practical. Dana listens closely, reflects what she hears, and helps people try small, concrete steps between meetings. She draws on approaches that teach skills for managing difficult thoughts and emotions while also paying attention to relationship patterns and emotional bonds.

Her background includes extensive work with grief and end-of-life concerns, trauma and abuse, chronic illness and caregiver stress, and the everyday pressures of parenting and fatherhood issues. She also supports people working through codependency, guilt and shame, and isolation or loneliness.

Her usual methods include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy. These approaches are used flexibly to match a person’s goals and pace. Dana is based in Minnesota and conducts sessions in English.

To begin, a prospective client completes a short matching questionnaire and schedules a session based on available times. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. This straightforward process is designed to make getting started easy and clear.

Approaches that guide online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice their thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then take values-driven steps forward. It can be useful for anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect, teaching practical skills to challenge unhelpful thinking and reduce distress. It often helps with anxiety, trauma-related symptoms, and depressive patterns. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a warm, nonjudgmental relationship where the person leads the pace and focus of sessions, which supports people who need validation and steady support.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Dana will collaborate with each person to identify which methods fit their goals and comfort level. They adjust techniques over time so the plan stays useful and realistic for day-to-day life.

The original profile does not list specific online session formats, so please confirm the current options before booking. In general, online therapy can make scheduling easier and reduce travel time, helping sessions fit into work or caregiving routines. It also allows shorter check-ins when needed, and can be done without being on camera if that helps someone engage. Licensed professionals can use these approaches effectively with clients at a distance, focusing on practical tools and relationship-based support.