Dana Hall , LCPC

Dana Hall is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) and a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP) based in Chicago, Illinois. With more than 20 years of experience in education and mental health, she has worked in therapeutic treatment facilities, served as a crisis management specialist, acted as a professional consultant, and provided senior-level clinical supervision before moving into private practice. Dana blends that varied background into a practice focused on practical strategies and long-term growth.

She helps people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, relationship and family challenges, addictions, parenting and intimacy concerns, and a range of other life difficulties. Her work integrates strengths-based and holistic perspectives, aiming to remove obstacles and support clients in making healthier choices and navigating life changes more effectively. Dana developed an individualized DBT-informed program that emphasizes mindfulness, emotional regulation, interpersonal effectiveness, and distress tolerance to address clients' specific coping needs.

Her therapeutic style is empathetic, transparent, and collaborative, drawing on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), DBT principles, and client-centered values. She follows standards of care for transgender health through professional membership and welcomes LGBTQ clients. As a trauma-informed clinician, Dana emphasizes warmth, respect, and the integrity of each person’s process while helping clients reclaim a sense of agency and purpose.

Therapeutic approaches adapted for online care

Dana Hall draws on evidence-informed approaches that translate well to online therapy. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, which can help with anxiety, depression, and stress through structured strategies and skills practice. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) emphasizes mindfulness, emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness; it is particularly useful for building coping skills and improving relationships and everyday functioning. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages clients to clarify personal values and take committed action toward them while learning to relate differently to difficult thoughts and feelings, often supporting work on life transitions, avoidance patterns, and motivation.

Dana approaches selection of methods collaboratively. She works with each person to determine which combination of techniques fits their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress is made. Clients are invited to experiment with skills in the context of their lives while the therapist offers guidance and feedback.

Online sessions by video, phone, live chat, or text messaging provide flexibility for scheduling, reduce travel time, and make ongoing work more accessible for people with busy lives or mobility challenges. These options allow therapists and licensed professionals to deliver consistent care and skill-building in formats that suit individual routines and communication styles.