Therapist profile
Dana McPherson, LCSW
Oregon
LCSW - Relationships and Codependency
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- License
- LCSW, California / LCSW123245; LCSW, Oregon / L16003
- NPI
- 1316771157
- Experience
- 4 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Oregon
About
- Boundaries work
- CBT skills
- Mindfulness practice
About Dana
Dana McPherson is an LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) with four years of professional experience based in Oregon. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, LGBT issues, family conflict, self-esteem struggles, career questions, and life transitions. Dana also lists codependency among her focus areas and helps people notice how putting others first affects their lives.
Sessions are practical and straightforward. Dana listens without judgment and helps people identify patterns that keep them stuck. She uses clear tools from approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and DBT to change unhelpful thoughts and manage intense emotions. Mindfulness and motivational interviewing are also part of her toolbox when they fit a person’s goals.
Dana emphasizes workable steps rather than abstract talk. She helps clients practice new ways of setting boundaries, saying no, and handling difficult conversations. For people affected by trauma or loss, she focuses on coping skills and stabilizing routines before moving into deeper work.
Her background includes work across age ranges and a variety of life situations. She notes she does not provide couples therapy. Fees vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. International clients are accepted and sessions are conducted in English.
To begin, a prospective client completes a short matching questionnaire and schedules a first session. Dana asks that clients respect appointment times and notes that repeated no-shows can lead to termination of services.
How sessions work
How Dana Uses Therapy Approaches Online
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and helping people find their own solutions. In practice this means the therapist reflects what the client says and helps them weigh options and goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets thoughts and behaviors that keep someone stuck. It includes working on practical exercises between sessions to shift thinking and habits. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers skills for managing strong emotions and improving coping. DBT skills can help someone who struggles with intense reactions or self-criticism.Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. Dana will work with each person to try methods that fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She may combine elements from different approaches and adjust methods as progress is made.
The therapist’s biography did not specify which online session formats are used, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It can also let clients practice skills between sessions in their everyday environment. Licensed professionals can adapt CBT and DBT exercises for remote sessions so the work remains practical and skills-focused.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
4+ years
Listed in
California, Oregon
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, LGBT concerns, family conflict, self-esteem, career issues, life transitions, and codependency.
What is her therapeutic approach like?
She uses a practical mix of Client-Centered techniques, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing to teach skills and change patterns.
How much experience does she have?
She has four years of professional experience as an LCSW working with a variety of adult clients and life concerns.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is an LCSW and practices in Oregon.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current online and in-person options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe at home, use the crisis and helpline numbers.