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Entry 173490Florida / United States

Dana Cila

Dana Cila, LCSW

Florida 3 years in practice

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LCSW - stress and relationship support

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  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
  • Postpartum depression focus

About Dana

Dana Cila is a Florida Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with three years of professional experience. She works with adults on stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strains, family concerns, self-esteem, career matters, and anger. Sessions also address postpartum depression when relevant.

Dana uses Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in her work. She focuses on clear, practical conversation and supports people as they identify unhelpful thoughts and test small behavior changes. Sessions aim to make problems easier to understand and manage in daily life.

Her approach starts with listening to what matters most to the client. Together they set goals and try tools that fit the client's routine. Dana adjusts pacing and techniques based on how a person responds rather than following a rigid script.

People who prefer straightforward, skills-focused work may find this approach helpful. She spends time on thought patterns, action steps, and improving communication where relationship or family stress is present. Progress is tracked in simple, observable ways.

Practical concerns such as work schedules and parenting needs are part of the conversation. The emphasis is on steps that can be used between sessions to reduce symptoms and build confidence. If you want to start, follow the site’s booking flow to complete a short questionnaire and arrange the first session.

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How her approaches translate to online work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what each person says. Online sessions using this approach usually center on helping a person describe concerns and priorities while the therapist follows the client's lead. It helps when someone needs to clarify feelings, set goals, or make decisions.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. In an online setting CBT can include short exercises to spot unhelpful thoughts, behavior experiments to try between sessions, and stepwise plans for mood or anxiety management. It is useful for stress, anxiety, depression, and related challenges.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and adjust methods together. This is a collaborative process and may involve trying strategies from both approaches to see what fits.

Session format details are not specified in the biography, so confirm available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, shorten travel time, and allow quicker scheduling around work or caregiving. It also supports doing homework exercises that relate directly to a person's daily routine.

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Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsSelf esteemCareer difficulties

Also works with

Anger managementDepression

Additional focus areas

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Experience

3+ years

Listed in

Florida

Languages

English

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Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she address?

She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, self-esteem, career issues, anger, and postpartum depression.

What therapeutic approaches does she use?

She uses Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to guide sessions and teach practical skills.

How much experience does she have?

She has three years of professional experience as an LCSW in clinical work.

What are her credentials and location?

She is a Florida LCSW and practices in Florida.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English only.

Can people outside the United States work with her?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How does payment and cost work?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin a first session?

Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session through the site.

Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.

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