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- Addiction counseling
- Anxiety and trauma
- Spiritual concerns
About Dana
Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in New York with eight years of clinical experience, Dana Joy focuses on addiction-related concerns alongside anxiety, depression, trauma, and related issues. He has worked as an addiction counselor and supports people coping with substance use problems, grief, sleep difficulties, anger, self-esteem challenges, and life changes.
Dana emphasizes self-awareness and insight as central to change. He helps people look at how mood, past trauma, and life events connect with substance use. He also addresses intimacy and relationship concerns and talks with parents about parenting strains when that affects wellbeing.
His approach includes practical conversation about causes and patterns. Dana draws on trainings in anxiety and trauma to guide sessions and to help people build understanding of their responses. He also explores spiritual concerns when faith is important to a person’s recovery or coping.
Sessions focus on identifying patterns, developing coping strategies, and planning for concrete steps toward goals. Dana adapts the dialogue and treatment plan to each person’s situation and preferences. Short-term problem solving and longer-term work are both options depending on needs.
He works in English and practices in New York. His background is rooted in addiction counseling but extends to mood disorders, ADHD, career concerns, and relationship and family stress. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
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How his approaches translate to remote sessions
Evidence-based techniques that Dana uses focus on building insight and addressing trauma and anxiety. Trauma-informed approaches look at how past experiences shape current reactions and help people develop new ways to respond to triggers. Anxiety-focused methods teach practical skills to manage worry, reduce avoidance, and re-establish daily routines.Choosing the best approach is a collaborative process. He will work with each person to identify goals, try approaches that fit those goals, and adjust methods based on how well they help. The plan can change as needs and preferences become clearer.
The biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm the available formats before booking. In general, remote sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around work, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. A phone call may work when video is difficult, and video can allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Discuss format preferences when scheduling to find what fits daily life and treatment goals.
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Areas of expertise
Also works with
Experience
8+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, and coping with life changes. Other focuses include relationships, intimacy issues, sleep problems, parenting, anger, self-esteem, career, bipolar, depression, and ADHD.
How would he describe his therapeutic style?
He centers sessions on building self-awareness and insight to support change. Conversations cover causes and patterns with practical steps and coping strategies.
What is his professional background?
He has eight years of professional work experience, primarily as an addictions counselor. He has completed multiple trainings related to anxiety and trauma.
What credential and location should I know?
He is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, licensed in New York and practices in New York.
Can sessions be conducted in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. He does not accept international clients.
Which session formats does he offer?
Session formats are not specified in the biography. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.