Therapist profile
Dana Vander Veen, LCPC
Maryland
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor - stress and trauma
Continue with DanaWhere Dana stands
- Credentials
- LCPC
- License
- LCPC, Maryland / LC13311
- NPI
- 1760314215
- Experience
- 9 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Maryland
About
- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Codependency issues
About Dana
Dana Vander Veen is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in Maryland with nine years of professional experience. She helps people manage stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression, and major life changes. Her work also touches on attachment and abandonment issues, body image, codependency, and family of origin concerns.
Dana focuses on the whole person - mind, body, and spirit - and connects those areas to how someone feels day to day. Sessions are conversational and straightforward. She listens to current struggles and helps people name patterns that keep them stuck, such as people-pleasing or avoiding conflict.
In practical terms she works to clarify what a person wants and to build simple tools to get there. That can mean learning to set a limit, practice clearer communication, or respond differently after feeling triggered. Progress is often a series of small changes rather than a single breakthrough.
Dana aims to create an open environment where thoughts and feelings can be discussed without judgment. She encourages realistic steps clients can take between sessions and checks in on how those steps land in real life. The approach blends attention to emotions, everyday behavior, and personal values.
People who are worn down by caretaking roles, or who struggle to say no, may find this practical focus helpful. Dana accepts international clients and offers sessions tied to the subscription and scheduling process on the site.
How sessions work
Evidence-based approaches and how they translate to online work
Many evidence-based therapeutic techniques focus on recognizing unhelpful patterns and practicing new responses. One common approach helps people track triggers and reactions, then experiment with small behavior changes to test new ways of relating. This is useful for codependency-related habits like people-pleasing or difficulty setting limits.Another approach emphasizes processing past hurt and clarifying attachment patterns. It supports understanding how early relationships shape current expectations and offers concrete ways to shift reactions in close relationships. That can help when someone feels stuck in repeating cycles with partners or family members.
Choosing the right approach is collaborative. The therapist will talk through what feels most relevant, set short-term goals, and adjust methods as progress is seen. Clients and the therapist work together to match techniques to needs and preferences rather than following a preset plan.
Session logistics should fit everyday life. The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to schedule around work, reduce travel time, or use a shorter check-in when days are busy. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises and homework so people can practice skills between sessions and bring those experiences back to discuss during meetings.
Areas of focus
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
9+ years
Listed in
Maryland
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Does she work with people who overprioritize others?
Yes. She lists codependency and related patterns like people-pleasing and difficulty saying no among her focus areas.
What is her style in sessions?
Sessions are conversational and practical. She helps identify patterns and practices small, doable changes between meetings.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has nine years of professional work experience as a counselor.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is an LCPC licensed in Maryland and practices with that credential.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
Yes. She accepts international clients and offers sessions across borders.
Which session formats are offered?
Session formats are not specified in the original biography. Please confirm the current session options before booking.
How does billing work?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling 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.