Dana Joy , LMHC

Dana Joy is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in New York with eight years of experience focused on addiction counseling. He has worked with people experiencing negative consequences from substance use and has supported many in achieving sobriety. His approach emphasizes developing self-awareness and insight as central steps toward lasting change.

He helps clients examine underlying factors that contribute to substance use, including depression, anxiety, and trauma, and has completed multiple trainings related to anxiety and trauma care. Dana also integrates discussions of spirituality and faith when those areas are important to a person’s recovery and growth. He aims to meet each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and to tailor conversations and treatment plans to individual needs and circumstances. Beginning therapy often requires courage, and he acknowledges and honors the decision to get started.

Evidence-Informed Approaches for Online Addiction and Trauma Care

Many clients benefit from counseling that focuses directly on substance use and its root causes. Addiction-focused counseling explores how factors like depression, anxiety, and past trauma contribute to substance use and supports practical steps toward sobriety and healthier coping.

Trauma-informed care emphasizes understanding how past adverse experiences affect present emotions and behaviors. This approach helps people learn to recognize triggers, develop safety strategies, and work through painful memories at a pace that feels manageable.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Dana works with each person to identify goals and preferences, then tailors techniques and the treatment plan to fit those needs. He partners with clients to adjust methods over time so the work remains relevant and effective.

Online therapy offers flexibility by allowing sessions through video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, maintain continuity when travel or work changes occur, and access licensed professionals from different locations while preserving a consistent therapeutic relationship.