Dana Secord

Dana Secord is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship concerns, and issues related to sexual and gender identity. She also supports people dealing with trauma, addictions, sleep and eating concerns, burnout, ADHD, and life transitions. Dana writes plainly and listens closely so people feel heard and understood. Her focus includes challenges linked to intellectual disability as part of broader care needs.

Dana takes an open, collaborative approach in sessions. She asks questions to learn each person’s story and priorities. Then she works with them to develop practical tools for managing thoughts, emotions, and behavior. Sessions balance listening, reflection, and skill-building rather than only focusing on talk.

Her work draws on several therapy methods to match the person and the problem. She uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people accept difficult feelings while moving toward valued goals. She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to notice and shift unhelpful thought patterns. Client-centered elements keep the person’s experience central.

Dana trained at Texas Wesleyan University and has six years of clinical experience in community and private settings. Her background includes supporting people affected by sexual abuse, domestic violence, bipolar disorder, and substance use, as well as LGBTQ+ identity concerns.

In sessions she encourages people to name what matters most to them and to try concrete steps between meetings. The aim is clearer choices, fewer days dominated by overwhelm, and stronger everyday coping. Many find this steady, practical work helps them regain a sense of control and direction.

How specific approaches inform online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then act toward what matters most. It can be useful for anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on spotting unhelpful thought patterns and trying new behaviors to reduce distress and improve daily functioning. It often helps with anxiety, mood challenges, and sleep or eating issues. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape present reactions and helps people develop new ways of relating and feeling safe with others.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Dana will collaborate with each person to pick methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences. She checks in regularly and adjusts the plan based on what is helping and what is not.

Session format details are not specified here, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, and reduce travel time. It can also help people keep continuity of care during transitions. Licensed professionals can adapt ACT and CBT techniques to remote sessions so people still practice skills between meetings and track small changes over time.