- Stress and anxiety
- Career and direction
- Communication skills
About Dana
Dana Simonelli is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor in New Jersey with three years of clinical experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, self-esteem and career questions, and helps people cope with major life changes. Dana also focuses on communication problems, forgiveness, self-love, social anxiety and exploring life purpose.
She treats clients as the expert on their own story and looks for strengths to build on. Sessions are practical and conversational. Dana invites clients to name what feels stuck and to try small, achievable changes between meetings.
Her style is direct and supportive. She listens for patterns in thinking and behavior that make daily life harder. Then she helps people practice clearer communication, set boundaries, and boost confidence in specific situations like work or social settings.
Dana uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques alongside collaborative problem solving. Sessions often include chance to rehearse new ways of talking, stepping through decisions, and tracking what works over time. This makes progress measurable and easier to apply in real life.
She works in English and is based in New Jersey as an LPC. The first steps are a short matching questionnaire and scheduling an initial appointment. The counseling subscription can be canceled at any time and costs vary by location.
How Dana uses evidence-based methods online
Many evidence-based techniques focus on changing thoughts and practicing new behaviors. Cognitive approaches look at unhelpful thinking patterns and teach specific skills to respond differently. These methods are useful for anxiety, low confidence, and social fears.Behavioral strategies involve trying small, achievable actions and tracking how they feel. This can mean rehearsing conversations, gradual exposure to social situations, or step-by-step changes at work. The goal is to make progress one manageable step at a time.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Dana works collaboratively to decide which techniques suit a person's needs, goals, and preferences. Together they try methods, note what helps, and adjust the plan as needed.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can help fit counseling into a busy life by reducing travel, allowing shorter check-ins, or making scheduling around work easier. Licensed professionals often use remote sessions to maintain momentum between in-person meetings and to practice skills in daily routines.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
New Jersey
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self-esteem, career questions, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include communication problems, forgiveness, self-love, social anxiety and life purpose.
How would she approach feeling stuck?
Her approach is practical and conversational. She helps clients identify patterns, try small changes, and practice clearer communication and decision steps between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has three years of professional counseling experience working with adults on the concerns listed in her profile.
What credential does she hold and where does she practice?
She is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor in New Jersey and practices from that state.
Are sessions available in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with clients outside the United States?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How does pricing and payment work?
Cost varies with location and services. Therapy uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling the first session.
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