Dana Teeter , LCSW

Dana Teeter is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) practicing in Indiana who blends clinical methods with holistic mind-body techniques to support mental health and wellness. She uses talk therapy alongside approaches such as cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness practices, yoga, breath work, and other mind-body exercises to address negative thinking, intrusive thoughts, emotional regulation, and coping with difficult feelings.

With more than 10 years of experience working in school settings as a counselor and social worker, she has extensive experience supporting children and teens facing anxiety, depression, ADHD, PTSD, and childhood trauma. Her work has also addressed identity concerns, self-esteem, interpersonal skills, and emotional regulation for young people. Over the past eight years, she has cared for two sons diagnosed with ADHD, which offers her a dual perspective as both a social worker and a parent when supporting students and families.

Dana has written IEPs, 504 plans, behavior intervention plans, and student goals, and has collaborated with school professionals and families to implement these supports. While much of her clinical background is with children and adolescents, she has provided services to families and adults as well. She draws on CBT, mindfulness, progressive muscle relaxation, breathing techniques, yoga, and other holistic strategies to help clients learn skills for self-regulation and improved well-being. As a Yogafit-certified instructor, a certified Revelation Wellness instructor, and a Taekwondo black belt, she emphasizes the mind-body-spirit connection and educates clients about neuroplasticity and the body’s capacity to heal when given a supportive environment.

She values listening to each person’s story and collaborating with clients to assess needs, set goals, and build practical plans for growth. Dana aims to empower people to better understand their mental health and develop the skills needed to move toward the life they want.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Dana integrates client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and mindfulness-based practices in her online work. Client-centered therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental stance where the therapist prioritizes the client’s goals and perspective, supporting exploration of feelings and personal growth. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors; it is useful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns by teaching practical, skill-based strategies. Mindfulness therapy encourages present-moment awareness through breathing, body-based exercises, and gentle attention to thoughts and sensations, which can help with emotion regulation and reducing reactivity.

Finding the best approach is part of the therapeutic process. Dana works collaboratively with each person to assess needs, preferences, and goals, and then tailors methods so they fit the client’s life and values. This collaborative process helps determine whether CBT skills, mindfulness practices, or a client-centered focus will be most effective at any given time.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options allow clients to schedule sessions around work, family, and daily routines, maintain continuity of care from different locations, and use a communication format that feels most comfortable for them while working with licensed professionals and therapists.