Dana Benton, LICSW - Therapist in Massachusetts

Grief and loss
Career direction
Self esteem

About Dana

Dana Benton is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) who helps people facing grief, low self-esteem, career struggles, compassion fatigue, and major life changes. She brings 17 years of clinical experience and a practical, respectful approach to sessions. Dana listens first and helps clients clarify what matters most to them. She focuses on what clients want to change and how to get there, step by step.

Her work centers on building a collaborative relationship where the client’s knowledge of their life guides decisions. Sessions mix straightforward skill practice and reflective conversation. Dana draws on approaches such as cognitive behavioral tools to shift unhelpful thinking and acceptance strategies to make room for difficult feelings.

She also uses attachment-based ideas to help people understand relationship patterns and client-centered methods that keep the client’s priorities front and center. Those methods can help with issues like caregiver stress, postpartum mood changes, and feelings of shame or guilt.

Dana has supported people through divorce, immigration challenges, and career transitions, and she pays attention to cultural and multicultural concerns. Her aim is to help people find clarity, strengthen resilience, and reconnect with purpose in daily life.

Sessions are offered in English and conducted from Massachusetts. People who want to begin can complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to the therapist’s availability.

How specific approaches guide online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them. It emphasizes values-based action so clients can make meaningful changes even when emotions are hard. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and practicing concrete skills to change mood and behavior. CBT is often used for mood disorders, anxiety, and work-related stress.

Finding the right approach is part of the early work. Dana will collaborate with each person to choose methods that fit their goals, needs, and preferences. She adapts techniques over time so sessions stay relevant and practical for everyday life.

Confirm current session format options before booking since the biography does not list specific formats. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also offers flexibility for people balancing work, caregiving, or relocation. Licensed professionals can tailor pacing and homework to suit remote sessions so progress continues between meetings.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Grief Self esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changes Compassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

Attachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeCaregiver issues and stress Divorce and separationForgivenessGuilt and shameImmigration issuesLife purpose Midlife crisisMood disordersMulticultural concernsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stress Prejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveWomen's issuesWorkplace issues Young adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

17+ years

Credentials

Massachusetts, Rhode Island

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Dana focus on?

Dana works with grief, self-esteem struggles, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue. She also addresses related topics like attachment issues, postpartum depression, and trauma.

What is Dana's therapeutic style?

She uses a collaborative, client-centered style that treats the client as the expert on their life. Sessions balance skill work with reflective conversation to meet practical goals.

How much experience does she have?

She has 17 years of professional experience working in clinical settings. That background informs her approach to grief, mood concerns, and life transition work.

What credentials and location are listed?

She holds the LICSW credential and practices from Massachusetts. The biography lists RI LICSW and MA LICSW as credential details.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English.

Are international clients supported?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Specific rates depend on the matching and scheduling process.

How do I begin working with Dana?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist’s availability.