Dana Teeter , LCSW

Dana Teeter is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) practicing in Indiana who combines clinical expertise with holistic mind-body practices to support children, adolescents, families and adults. She brings more than 10 years of experience working in school settings as a counselor and social worker, providing services to students coping with anxiety, depression, ADHD, PTSD and childhood trauma, as well as struggles with identity, self-esteem, interpersonal skills and emotional regulation. Her perspective is further informed by eight years parenting two sons who have been diagnosed with ADHD, adding practical insight to her clinical work.

Dana integrates evidence-based approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness with practical techniques including breath work, yoga and progressive muscle relaxation to address intrusive thoughts, negative thinking and difficulties with emotion regulation. She has direct experience writing IEPs, 504 plans and behavior intervention plans and works closely with school professionals and families to implement those plans. Dana holds Yogafit certification, is a Revelation Wellness instructor and has earned a black belt in Taekwondo, all of which she weaves into a holistic approach to wellness.

Her areas of focus include stress, anxiety, parenting concerns, bipolar disorder, depression, ADHD, addictions, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, self-esteem, career transitions and coping with life changes. She emphasizes education about neuroplasticity and collaborates with people to build self-regulation skills, set achievable goals and become informed advocates for their own mental health.

Approaches for Online Care and Therapeutic Practice

Dana frequently uses client-centered therapy, an approach that prioritizes the individual's perspectives and goals. This method focuses on listening, validation and working at the client’s own pace to foster self-awareness and personal growth, which can be helpful for relationship, family and self-esteem concerns.

She also applies cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), a structured approach that examines the connections between thoughts, feelings and behaviors. CBT is useful for addressing anxiety, depression, intrusive negative thinking and many everyday coping challenges by teaching practical skills to shift unhelpful patterns.

Mindfulness-based techniques are woven into her work as well, using breath work, progressive muscle relaxation and gentle movement to help regulate emotions and reduce reactivity. These practices support clients dealing with stress, trauma responses and difficulties with emotional regulation.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Dana collaborates with each person to identify methods that match their needs, goals and preferences. She works alongside clients to try strategies, evaluate what helps, and adjust the plan over time.

Online therapy offers flexible options for connecting with licensed professionals - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging - making it easier to fit care into busy schedules, respond to changing needs, and maintain continuity with a therapist despite geographic or time constraints.