Dana Andrews, LCSW

Dana Andrews is a licensed clinical social worker who uses clear, practical methods to help people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship concerns. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and other approachable tools to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors. Dana is based in New York and brings ten years of experience to her practice.

Dana focuses on helping people build confidence and cope with life changes. She works with issues like self-esteem, motivation, career concerns, and intimacy-related worries. She also supports people facing trauma or abuse, ADHD challenges, and bipolar-related concerns.

Her sessions aim to feel straightforward and nonjudgmental. Dana listens closely and helps clients set small, manageable goals. She mixes talking with hands-on strategies people can test between sessions.

Dana also addresses practical life stressors such as money and financial issues, immigration concerns, and multicultural or gender-related pressures. She pays attention to how communication patterns and family tensions affect daily life and relationships.

Over a decade of practice has given her experience with many different situations. Dana uses techniques from Dialectical Behavior Therapy, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing alongside client-centered conversations. She helps people find a path that fits their goals and daily routines.

Approaches that translate well to online care

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps people spot and shift unhelpful thoughts and the behaviors that follow. It often involves setting clear goals, trying small experiments between sessions, and tracking progress to reduce anxiety or low mood.

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and helping the person lead the conversation. This approach emphasizes acceptance and understanding, which can make it easier to talk through relationship, self-esteem, or life-purpose concerns.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Dana will collaborate with each person to choose techniques that match their goals, preferences, and day-to-day life. She checks in regularly and adjusts methods based on what helps the client make steady changes.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs. Video is useful for in-depth conversations and practicing new skills. Phone sessions can work when bandwidth is limited or for a quick check-in. Chat and messaging let someone connect between appointments or use shorter, focused exchanges while managing a busy schedule. These options make it easier to maintain therapy around work, school, or caregiving responsibilities.