Dana Hall , LCPC

Dana Hall is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) and trauma therapist practicing in Chicago, Illinois, with more than 20 years working across education and mental health settings. She has served as a crisis management specialist, professional consultant, educator, and senior supervising therapist, and has worked at a number of leading therapeutic treatment facilities. Dana applies a fully integrated, strength-based approach that blends practical skills with compassion to help people address anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, relationship and family concerns, addictions, and a wide range of life challenges.

She developed an individualized program using Dialectical Behavior Therapy - DBT - to address clients' specific coping needs, emphasizing skills such as mindfulness, emotional regulation, interpersonal effectiveness, and distress tolerance. Dana is also a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP) through the International Association of Trauma Professionals, a credential that reflects specialized training in trauma assessment and treatment. She follows standards of care advocated by the World Professional Association for Transgender Health and is connected with professional trauma organizations in Illinois.

Dana approaches therapy with sensitivity, warmth, and respect, creating a nonjudgmental environment where people can explore their stories and build sustainable strategies for change. Her work focuses on helping individuals remove obstacles, make healthier choices, and navigate life and relationships more effectively so they can move toward the lives they want.

Therapeutic Approaches and Accessible Online Care

Dana Hall uses evidence-informed approaches to support people navigating stress, trauma, relationship challenges, and mood concerns. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy - ACT - helps clients clarify their values and take committed action toward a meaningful life while learning to relate differently to difficult thoughts and feelings. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - CBT - focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and other challenges. Dialectical Behavior Therapy - DBT - emphasizes practical skills for mindfulness, emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, useful for intense emotions and relationship difficulties.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Dana works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. That collaborative stance helps tailor sessions so interventions feel relevant and manageable.

Online therapy with Dana is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, which provides flexibility for people with busy schedules, caregiving responsibilities, or geographic limitations. These options make it easier to maintain regular sessions, access support during life transitions, and connect with a licensed professional from different locations, including international settings.