- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship help
- Eating concerns
About Dana
Dana Peterson is a licensed clinical social worker who centers practical, evidence-based care on everyday life challenges. She is a Georgia-based LCSW and also holds a CSW credential in Kentucky. Dana works with people who face stress, anxiety, relationship strains, family problems, eating concerns, and depression.
Dana draws on ten years of professional experience to help people sort through what feels overwhelming. She starts by listening to each person’s story and spotting strengths that can be used right away. Sessions focus on clear steps people can try between meetings and on building skills to handle future stressors.
Clients can expect straightforward conversation about patterns that cause distress. Dana helps people name unhelpful habits, try different ways of responding, and practice new behaviors that improve daily life. She also addresses related issues such as attachment concerns, body image struggles, and blended family tensions.
When relationships are under strain, Dana helps people improve communication and set boundaries that feel manageable. For eating and body image issues she works with practical changes and steady support rather than quick fixes. She also brings experience handling substance concerns, divorce and separation impacts, and family conflict.
Dana believes change begins with small, consistent steps. She encourages realistic goals and honest feedback so progress is measurable. People who value a calm, steady approach and concrete tools often find this way of working useful.
How Dana applies evidence-based approaches online
Two commonly used evidence-based techniques are practical and easy to explain. Skill-building work focuses on teaching concrete strategies for managing stress and anxiety, such as breaking problems into smaller steps and practicing new responses. This helps people reduce overwhelm and handle work-life pressures more calmly.Behavioral-focused approaches can also be used to change habits around eating, body image, or mood. These methods encourage small experiments and consistent routines so progress becomes visible over time. They are useful for addressing patterns that keep problems going rather than making sudden changes.
Finding the right approach is a team effort. The therapist will talk with each person about goals and preferences, then try methods that fit those aims. If something doesn’t help, she will adjust the plan together with the client to find a better fit.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so please confirm available online options before booking. Many people appreciate online sessions because they can fit a meeting into a work break, avoid travel time, or choose a shorter check-in when needed. Online work also makes it easier to maintain steady progress while balancing other life demands.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
10+ years
Credentials
Georgia, Kentucky
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this therapist help with?
Dana helps people with stress, anxiety, relationship and family problems, eating concerns, and depression. She also addresses related issues like attachment, body image, blended family tensions, and substance concerns.
What is her therapeutic style like?
The approach is practical and evidence-based, focusing on listening, identifying strengths, and trying concrete steps between sessions. Conversations aim to be direct and useful rather than abstract.
How much experience does she have?
She has 10 years of professional work experience supporting people through stress, relationship strain, eating issues, and related concerns.
What credentials and region are listed?
She holds LCSW and CSW credentials and is licensed in Georgia (with a CSW credential in Kentucky). Her practice is based in Georgia.
Which languages are supported and can she see international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options with the service before booking.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Specific rates are provided during the sign-up process.
How do I begin working together?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability. The questionnaire helps match needs and preferences before scheduling.