Dana Andersen, LPC, LPCC - Therapist in Minnesota

About Dana

Dana Andersen is a licensed counselor (LPC, LPCC) in Minnesota with 15 years of clinical experience. She focuses on helping people who feel overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, trauma, grief, depression, and major life changes. Dana speaks plainly and centers the person seeking help rather than relying on jargon or labels.

She believes each person knows their own story and brings strengths into the work. In sessions she listens first, then helps identify small, achievable steps to reduce distress.

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Background and approach

That can mean practicing new coping skills, shifting unhelpful thoughts, or experimenting with different ways of relating to hard emotions. Dana draws from several approaches to tailor work to the individual. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy supports changing thoughts and behaviors that maintain anxiety or depression.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people choose actions that match their values even when feelings are painful. Emotionally-Focused ideas are used when relationship patterns and attachment themes are central. Her background includes a mix of outpatient and community settings across the last decade and a half.

That variety informs a practical style that balances goal-focused work with attention to emotions. Dana also helps with concerns such as caregiver stress, chronic illness, codependency, loneliness, and end-of-life issues. Practical matters such as scheduling are handled online.

Sessions are available by video, phone, live chat, or text messaging. The first step is a short matching questionnaire and then scheduling a time that fits the person’s needs.

Therapeutic approaches for online work and everyday life

Dana commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in online sessions. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying personal values and taking meaningful action, even when uncomfortable feelings are present. It can help when avoidance or painful emotions are getting in the way of living a valued life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical strategies to reduce anxiety and depression by changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns.

Finding the right approach is a shared process. Dana will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has helped or not helped before. Together they decide which techniques to try and adjust the plan as progress is made or circumstances change.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which offer flexibility for busy days. Video works well for deeper conversations and skill practice, phone is useful when bandwidth is limited, live chat can provide a focused check-in, and text messaging supports short updates and reminders. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, caregiving, or medical schedules while keeping the work collaborative and focused on concrete change.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does Dana commonly address?

Dana works with people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, and coping with life changes. She also supports those dealing with caregiver stress, chronic illness, codependency, loneliness, and end-of-life matters.

What is Dana's therapeutic style like?

She uses a practical, person-centered style that combines listening with action. Sessions often mix skill practice, values-based goals, and gentle attention to emotions.

How much experience does Dana have?

Dana has 15 years of professional work experience in counseling. That includes a range of outpatient and community settings.

What credentials and location are listed?

Dana holds LPC and LPCC credentials and practices in Minnesota.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with Dana?

International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

Sessions can be done by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different preferences and schedules.

How are costs and scheduling handled?

Cost varies with location and availability and uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select Start Therapy, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to availability.

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Experience: 15 years
Licensed: Minnesota, Arizona
Languages: English

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