Nancy Dano

Nancy Dano is a licensed mental health counselor with ten years of clinical experience. She helps people manage stress, anxiety, trauma, grief, depression, relationship and intimacy concerns, and challenges such as ADHD and compassion fatigue. Her language is straightforward and she aims to make each session feel manageable for busy caregivers and parents.

Nancy uses a trauma-informed stance and builds a positive working relationship with each person. She follows the client’s pace and focuses on practical goals that matter in day-to-day life. Sessions include skill-building and problem-solving so people leave with tools to try between meetings.

Her approach draws on several evidence-based methods including cognitive behavioral strategies, dialectical behavior techniques, mindfulness practices, and attachment-based ideas. That mix lets her address unhelpful thinking, emotional regulation, and relationship patterns in simple, concrete steps. She also brings coaching-style support for people navigating life transitions.

Nancy has worked in both inpatient and outpatient settings, which gives her experience with a range of needs and intensity levels. She offers care for people aged 13 and up and adapts methods to each person’s situation. Her New York license is LMHC, which stands for Licensed Mental Health Counselor.

People who choose her can expect a calm, practical style. Conversations focus on what is most important to the client and on small, achievable changes. She collaborates on goals and checks progress as therapy continues.

How her approaches guide online therapy

Attachment-based work focuses on relationship patterns and how early bonds influence current reactions. In practice this means talking through how people connect, notice triggers, and try new ways of relating to others to ease tension in close relationships.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions. Sessions include identifying unhelpful thinking, testing new ideas, and practicing alternative behaviors that reduce anxiety or low mood.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, emphasizes skills for managing intense emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness. It adds concrete exercises for emotion regulation and distress tolerance that people can use between sessions.

Finding the right mix of approaches is collaborative. Nancy will work with each person to choose methods that match their goals, preferences, and daily life. She adjusts the plan as progress is made and as needs change.

Practical benefits of online care include easier scheduling and the ability to fit sessions into work or caregiving days. If you are considering online sessions, confirm which formats the therapist currently offers before booking so you know whether a phone, video, or other option is available. Online work can make it simpler to practice new skills where you live and to keep therapy consistent during busy periods.