- addiction recovery
- focus on insight
- compassionate care
About Dana
Dana Joy is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in New York. He has eight years of experience working as an addictions counselor and helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and problems tied to substance use. He also supports concerns related to relationships, family matters, parenting, grief, anger, intimacy, sleep, and career stress.
Dana centers conversations on building self-awareness and insight. He asks questions that help people notice patterns and connections between life events and current struggles. Sessions are tailored to each person's needs, so the focus shifts depending on what is most useful in the moment.
He has focused experience helping people address the role of depression, anxiety, and trauma in substance use. He has completed additional trainings on anxiety and trauma and uses that background to guide discussions about past experiences and their present effects. Dana is open to talking about spirituality when that is meaningful to a person’s recovery.
People can expect a respectful and compassionate approach. Dana emphasizes listening first, then working together to set practical goals. He frames change as a step-by-step process and supports gradual gains in coping and stability.
If you decide to start, he will tailor the plan to your situation and pace. The initial steps include a short matching questionnaire and scheduling according to therapist availability. He acknowledges that beginning therapy takes courage and encourages people to take that first step.
Evidence-based approaches and online care
Many of Dana's sessions focus on helping people understand the links between life events and current struggles. One approach he commonly uses is trauma-informed work, which looks at how past stressful or harmful experiences affect thinking, mood, and behavior today and helps people develop safer ways to cope. Another common focus is relapse prevention and addiction-focused strategies that identify triggers, build awareness, and support steps toward sobriety and healthier routines.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Dana works together with each person to choose techniques that match their goals, history, and what feels doable. He adjusts the plan as progress unfolds and as new challenges or insights emerge.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm the available session formats when you book so you know how appointments are held. Online work can make scheduling easier and help therapy fit into busy days. It can reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and make it simpler to balance work, parenting, and appointments. Licensed professionals can use online conversations to address stress, anxiety, addiction-related work, mood concerns, and life transitions, while adapting strategies to what each person finds most helpful.
Areas of expertise
Also works with
Experience
8+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this counselor address?
Dana supports a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, coping with life changes, relationship and intimacy-related issues, sleeping problems, parenting challenges, anger, self esteem, career concerns, bipolar disorder, depression, and ADHD.
What is the therapist's general approach in sessions?
He emphasizes building self-awareness and insight, listens closely, and tailors conversations and goals to each person's needs. Treatment is practical and paced to match what feels achievable.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has eight years of professional experience, primarily working as an addictions counselor and supporting people dealing with co-occurring mood and anxiety concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) licensed in New York and practices from that state.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.