Dana McPherson, LCSW

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Practical, person-focused support for life changes

Details

Name	Dana McPherson
Credentials	LCSW
Based in	Oregon
Licensed in	California, Oregon
Session format	Online
Languages	English
Years in practice	4

About Dana

Dana McPherson is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) based in Oregon. She focuses on stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, relationship concerns, LGBT issues, family matters, self-esteem, career questions, and coping with life changes. Dana uses a straightforward, person-focused approach in sessions.

She aims to meet people where they are and tailors sessions to each person's needs. Conversations are practical and paced to the client's comfort level. Her work draws on Narrative therapy to help people reframe difficult stories from their past.

Background and approach

She also uses Client-Centered methods so clients lead at their own pace. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy tools are used when helpful to manage thoughts and emotions. Dana has four years of professional experience as an LCSW.

Her background includes helping people through abandonment issues, attachment concerns, blended family challenges, caregiver stress, body image struggles, and end-of-life or hospice related counseling. Sessions may address co-morbidity concerns, autism and Asperger Syndrome related issues, communication and control problems, forgiveness, guilt and shame, and cancer-related stress. She does not provide couples therapy.

Dana works with adults across a range of life stages and is comfortable offering services to clients in different places, including international clients. Sessions are offered in English and arranged to fit individual needs.

What this therapist works with

Her listing names Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Trauma and abuse among the things Dana works with, alongside the areas below.

Approaches listed

Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Dana among the ways she works.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Dana among the ways she works.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): Listed by Dana among the ways she works.
Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Dana among the ways she works.
Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Dana among the ways she works.
Psychodynamic Therapy: Listed by Dana among the ways she works.
Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Dana among the ways she works.
Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by Dana among the ways she works.
Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Dana directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.

Narrative Therapy in this listing

Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how she works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.

If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Dana directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.

Online session options

How Narrative and Practical Therapies Work Online

Online sessions can use Narrative Therapy to help people tell and rework the stories that shape how they see themselves, which is useful for trauma, grief, and relationship concerns. Client-Centered Therapy is also offered, focusing on listening, empathy, and letting the person set goals and the pace for change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy provides concrete tools to identify unhelpful thoughts and practice new behaviors for anxiety, depression, and stress.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist collaborates with each client to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That plan can shift over time as progress is made and priorities change.

Online options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation for deeper reflection. Phone work can be a simpler option when bandwidth or camera use is a concern. Live chat and messaging are useful for brief check-ins, journaling between sessions, or steady support when schedules are tight. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives and to connect across distances.

Common questions about this listing

What kinds of concerns does Dana help with?

Dana supports people coping with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, relationship and family concerns, self-esteem, career questions, and life transitions.

How would you describe Dana's therapeutic style?

She uses a person-centered style that lets clients set the pace and goals, while offering practical strategies and space to reflect on personal stories.

What is her professional background?

Dana is a licensed clinical social worker with four years of experience working with a broad range of adult concerns and life stages.

Where is Dana licensed and located?

She holds LCSW credentials and practices from Oregon.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats does she offer?

Therapy can be conducted via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different needs.

How does billing and cost work?

Cost varies with location and the therapist's schedule; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin a therapy process with Dana?

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