Dr. Dana Matthews, LPCC

Dr. Dana Matthews brings 19 years of clinical experience to her work in Ohio. She is an LPCC - Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor who helps people manage stress, anxiety, grief, career concerns, depression, and major life changes. Her style is warm and respectful and she aims to make the first steps feel manageable.

Dana centers sessions on the person in front of her. She listens first, then tailors conversation and exercises to each client's needs. She uses practical tools that people can try between meetings. Progress is discussed in simple terms and adjusted as life shifts.

In session Dana blends cognitive behavioral ideas with client-centered listening and elements of narrative and existential work. This mix helps people reframe negative thoughts, clarify values, and develop realistic next steps for change. Sessions focus on what helps the person move forward.

People who choose her can expect straightforward conversation, concrete coping strategies, and a plan that adapts as goals evolve. She supports clients as they build skills for handling stress, grieving losses, navigating career choices, and managing depression.

How Dana Applies Her Approaches Online

Dr. Matthews draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy in online work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and testing new behaviors to reduce anxiety and depression. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening, empathy, and meeting clients where they are to build trust and clarify goals.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. She works collaboratively with clients to decide which methods fit best, based on the person's goals, current challenges, and personal style. Sessions begin with clear goals and are adjusted over time if a different approach would be more helpful.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide practical options. Video calls allow face-to-face interaction for skill practice and deeper conversation. Phone sessions can be a good fit when bandwidth is limited or when a client prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text-based messaging offer shorter check-ins, quick strategy reminders, and flexible communication that can fit around work or family schedules.