- fertility and pregnancy loss
- postpartum and women's issues
- anger and stress management
About Dana
Dana Rivera is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Florida with nine years of clinical experience. She brings personal and professional perspective to concerns such as fertility challenges, pregnancy loss, postpartum shifts, and identity changes, and also works with issues like stress, anxiety, grief, depression, and anger.
Dana draws on that lived experience to help people name what feels overwhelming. She talks through practical steps for coping when emotions spike. Sessions may include talking through past losses, sorting priorities, and building steady ways to manage daily pressure.
Her style balances straightforward conversation with moments for quieter reflection. Dana describes some sessions as clarifying and others as more tender; both kinds are part of the process. She pays attention to how life transitions, caregiving strain, and career stresses interact with mood and relationships.
Dana supports people facing fertility and pregnancy-related concerns, postpartum depression, and the emotional work around family building for LGBTQ+ people. She also helps with anger, addictions, compassion fatigue, and finding a sense of purpose after big life changes.
People who meet with her can expect focused, practical guidance alongside space to process grief or loss. She emphasizes small, usable changes that fit into everyday life. Getting started involves completing a brief matching questionnaire and scheduling an initial session.
How Dana uses evidence-based techniques in online sessions
Many of Dana's clinical decisions are informed by evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on thinking patterns, emotional regulation, and practical coping skills. Cognitive-style approaches look at thoughts and beliefs that feed anxiety, low self-esteem, or resentment, and work on small changes in thinking and behavior that reduce reactivity.Emotion regulation and grounding techniques help when anger, grief, or overwhelm feels intense. These methods teach simple practices to calm the body, name emotions, and create short routines to interrupt automatic reactions. For fertility loss and postpartum concerns, pacing and compassionate processing help people move through hard feelings without forcing answers.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Dana collaborates with clients to identify which techniques fit their goals, preferences, and day-to-day reality. She checks in about what helps and adjusts plans as needed so the work stays practical and focused.
If you plan to meet online, confirm the available session formats before booking. The benefit of remote sessions is that they can fit into busy schedules, reduce travel time, and make it easier to keep short, frequent check-ins. Some formats can work better when bandwidth is low or you prefer not to be on camera; check the current options to match your needs.
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Experience
9+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
Dana works with fertility challenges, pregnancy loss, postpartum shifts, identity changes, and related stressors. She also addresses anxiety, depression, grief, anger, addictions, and career or life transition issues.
How would you describe her approach in sessions?
Her style mixes direct conversation with quieter reflection. Sessions can include practical coping steps, processing of loss, and planning for manageable changes.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has nine years of clinical experience working with people on reproductive and life-transition concerns as well as common mental health challenges.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, practicing in Florida.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats does she offer?
Current session formats are not specified here; please confirm the available options before booking.
How are fees handled and how do I begin?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, complete the short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session via the See online therapy options button.