- 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 everyday problems like stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, and workplace frustration. Dana also addresses relationship and family concerns, postpartum depression, anger, and depression in practical sessions.
Her style is direct and person-focused. She listens first and then helps clients figure out small changes that can reduce tension day to day. Sessions tend to focus on what is happening now and on skills you can use between appointments.
Dana uses Client-Centered Therapy to make room for each person's priorities. That means asking questions, reflecting what she hears, and shaping the conversation around what matters to the client. She also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions influence one another and teaches concrete tools for shifting patterns.
In a typical meeting she will talk through specific situations that trigger anger or anxiety, help name the thoughts that keep those cycles going, and suggest simple exercises to try between sessions. The approach is practical rather than theoretical, with short, focused steps you can test in real life.
If someone is unsure how to begin, Dana encourages a first session to set goals and pick an approach together. She asks about clients' daily routines, stress points, and what changes would matter most. That information guides the plan for future sessions.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and responding to what matters most to the client. Online sessions using this approach begin with the therapist asking about current stressors and priorities, then shaping each meeting around those issues to keep conversations practical and relevant.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy breaks down patterns of thought, feeling, and behavior into manageable parts. Online CBT sessions often include identifying specific thoughts that escalate anger or anxiety, testing new responses, and assigning short exercises to practice between sessions to track what helps.
Finding the right approach is collaborative. The therapist will review your goals and preferences, try methods that fit your needs, and adjust the plan based on what works. This helps keep sessions focused and purposeful rather than strictly following one method.
The exact session formats are not listed in the supplied biography, so confirm available options before booking. In general, online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, and reduce travel time. Those practical benefits can help people practice new skills more consistently while balancing work and family commitments.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address related to anger?
She works with anger alongside stress, anxiety, relationship strain, family conflict, low self-esteem, career pressures, and depression.
How would she describe her therapeutic approach?
Her approach is practical and person-focused, using Client-Centered Therapy to prioritize your goals and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to teach skills for changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.
How much experience does she have?
She has three years of professional experience as a licensed clinical social worker.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Florida LCSW and practices in Florida.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions paid for and what does cost look like?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to start working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.