Dana Wile, LPC
Compassionate, story-focused therapy for real life
Details
| Name | Dana Wile |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LPC |
| Based in | Pennsylvania |
| Licensed in | Pennsylvania |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 9 |
About Dana
Dana Wile is an LPC who helps teens, young adults, and adults facing stress, anxiety, parenting challenges, questions about identity, and big life changes. She focuses on everyday concerns like self-doubt, relationship and family tensions, career questions, and managing burnout. Dana aims to create a warm, affirming space where people feel heard and respected.
She keeps a small caseload of telehealth clients and offers appointments in mornings and evenings. She also works part-time in education, which shapes how she supports people navigating school and social systems.
Background and approach
Dana draws on nine years of clinical experience to give focused attention to each person she sees. Her work centers on listening closely and using practical, straightforward conversation. She uses Narrative Therapy to look at the stories people tell about themselves and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to notice patterns that get in the way.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ideas and Motivational Interviewing often shape goal setting and next steps. Dana brings an academic background in African American and Latino/a studies to sessions and pays attention to how culture and systems affect daily life. She welcomes diverse identities and offers an inclusive approach that honors each person’s experience.
Her style is direct but compassionate, with a preference for realistic, usable tools. People who choose Dana can expect collaborative work that focuses on clear goals, better communication, and more manageable day-to-day routines. Before booking, readers should confirm current session options and scheduling details through the platform.
What this therapist works with
Her listing names Stress, Anxiety, Parenting issues, Self esteem among the things Dana works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Intimacy-related issues
- Depression
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dependent personality
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Multicultural concerns
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): Listed by Dana among the ways she works.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Dana among the ways she works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Dana among the ways she works.
- Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Dana among the ways she works.
- Solution-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 her approaches shape online therapy
Online work often uses Narrative Therapy to look at the stories people carry. This helps people reframe painful or limiting narratives and notice different possibilities for relationships, identity, and everyday choices.She also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck and to choose actions that align with personal values. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy tools are used to spot unhelpful thinking patterns and try small experiments to change behavior and mood.
Finding the right approach is part of the early work. Dana collaborates with each person to pick strategies that match their goals, needs, and comfort level. That means adjusting pace, choosing between conversation and skill practice, and checking in regularly about what helps.
The practical benefits of online therapy include easier scheduling for busy mornings or evenings and avoiding travel time. Online sessions can make it simpler to fit therapy around school, work, or caregiving duties. Confirm current session options before booking so you know available times and formats.
Common questions about this listing
What kinds of problems does Dana address?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, parenting concerns, identity questions, relationship and family tensions, depression, trauma, ADHD, and career or life transition issues.
How would you describe her approach in sessions?
Sessions combine narrative work with practical techniques from CBT and ACT, alongside client-centered listening and motivational interviewing to set achievable goals.
What is her professional background?
Dana has nine years of clinical experience and also works part-time in education, which informs her understanding of school and social systems.
Where is she licensed and located?
She holds an LPC license in Pennsylvania and practices with a focus on clients connected to that region.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How does payment work and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Dana?
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Contacting this therapist
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