- Stress and anxiety
- Parenting support
- Focus and ADHD
About Dana
Dana McKennon is a licensed clinical professional counselor (LCPC) practicing in Illinois with 21 years of experience. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting concerns, and struggles with focus such as ADHD. Dana aims to make the first step into therapy feel manageable and respectful of the courage it takes to begin.
In sessions Dana creates an open, nonjudgmental space for people to talk about what’s on their mind. She encourages honest conversation about thoughts and feelings and works with clients at a pace that fits them. Sessions focus on practical ways to cope so daily life feels easier to manage.
Her background includes long-term clinical work across a range of concerns, from panic and phobias to obsessive-compulsive symptoms and body image distress. Dana also brings experience addressing first responder issues and post-traumatic stress, aiming to help clients find clearer thinking and steadier routines.
Clients can expect straightforward goals and collaborative planning. Dana listens for what matters most and suggests steps people can try between sessions. The emphasis is on skills and understanding that translate into real-world changes.
She offers therapy in English and practices in Illinois. If someone is considering therapy, Dana guides them through the initial steps and supports them as they begin the process.
Approaches to anxiety, trauma, and focus in online care
Evidence-based therapeutic techniques often used for anxiety and trauma include cognitive strategies that help people notice and change unhelpful thought patterns. These approaches teach practical skills for managing worry, panic, and social fears so symptoms interfere less with daily life.For trauma-related concerns, structured trauma-informed methods focus on building safety, stabilizing reactions, and gradually processing distressing memories when a person is ready. These methods aim to reduce symptom intensity and increase a person’s ability to cope with reminders and triggers.
Finding the right approach is part of therapy. The therapist will work collaboratively to identify which techniques fit a person’s needs, goals, and comfort level. That process may include trying different strategies and adjusting plans as progress is made.
Confirm the session options before booking, since the biography does not specify which online formats are offered. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow check-ins during workday breaks or evenings. It also supports continuity of care when life circumstances change, while letting therapists and clients focus on practical skills and problem solving that transfer into everyday routines.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
21+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Dana typically address?
Dana supports people managing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, and focus issues such as ADHD. She also works with concerns like body image, OCD symptoms, panic, phobias, and first responder related difficulties.
How would you describe her approach in sessions?
She creates an open, nonjudgmental environment and encourages honest conversation. Sessions focus on practical coping strategies and collaborative planning tailored to daily life.
How much experience does she bring?
Dana has 21 years of professional work experience in clinical settings. That time includes work with trauma, anxiety, attention concerns, and related issues.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She holds an LCPC credential and practices in Illinois. No additional credential or location details are provided here.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can she see clients who live outside the United States?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are session formats arranged?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats. Check the profile or scheduling flow to learn how sessions are delivered.
How does billing and getting started work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.