Hey there! I’m Dana!
I love moss and waterfalls - wherever they are, I'm in my happy place!
I laugh loudly and often - my friends always say they can hear me before they see me.
Snuggling with my kids in the morning is my favorite part of the day.
I have a terrible memory for names, but I’ll never forget a person, a story, or the memory of being with them.
I'm obsessed with board games, my living room has a huge board game cabinet that we choose games from a few times a week.
I love watching all things superhero, Marvel or all things anime.
I love all animals, but especially my adorable cats.
I enjoy cooking, but I hate doing the dishes. In fact I hate all chores, but make myself and my family do it anyway…because life.
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"You have brightened our lives with such joy."
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"You made my life more complete during this terrible time."
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You might hear my clients saying that…
Dana always enters the conversation with a big smile, laugh, and gentle touch of hello. She’s fully present and focused on my goals while helping focus me on what brings me joy.
She laughs a lot, and helps me remember good times and brings them to the present. She’s able to sit with my big feelings and comforts them when the tears are rolling, or the sadness is overwhelming.
She’s creative and full of ideas to help find the project, process, or art materials to personally help me.
Dana helps me feel like I'm not alone, that I'm cared for and have a lot to offer the world.
I know how important it can be to feel like your loved one is in “good hands” as far as help and support from others - which are much needed things that help during difficult seasons in life.
I’m here to support YOU, no matter what you’re worried about.
I get it. Completely.
And that’s why I tried to pour so much of myself and the therapy I offer into these pages so you have a good idea of exactly how I am, the many ideas and meaningful art interactions I can offer, and if I might be a good fit for you or for your loved ones that you're concerned about.
I will be in the moment, challenge you/them to make changes, use approaches where we actually do something
and not just talk about it.
I’m just a person who’s going to help you find joy again (with a lot of ideas and some therapy tidbits up my sleeve, of course).
I am just going to be real. A human that’s right there next to you/them digging in the dirt, talking seasons, managing the big feelings of grief, creating legacy work or memorials, and connecting with what matters.
Heart to heart.
Professional Endorsements:
Dana is a compassionate and nurturing Licensed Professional Counselor who is committed to quality and person-centered care. Dana is most creative and imaginative with her magnificent strength of art therapy to promote healing. Dana’s profound gift of art expression and creative arts encourages both children and adults to express their grief, pain, suffering, and distress when they are unable to communicate with words.
-Beth Charnichko MA, LPC, CGCS, NCC Bereavement Counselor
My Qualifications
Over 18 years working in Hospice settings providing art therapy to the terminally ill, their families, and those processing grief. I’m constantly learning new things FOR and WITH my clients to help them achieve their goals.
With my move to private practice in 2023 I have dedicated myself to learning the most effective interventions for my clients, including trainings in Ecotherapy and EMDR. I am trained in EMDR and am actively engaged in supervision to become a certified EMDR therapist! I love to learn and I will bring all of my experience, research backed knowledge, and belief that within a supportive and trusting therapeutic relationship you can make the changes in your life you want.
BA (Bachelors in Psychology, Minor in Art Therapy)
MA (Masters in Art Therapy)
ATR-BC (Registered Art Therapist, Board Certified)
LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor)
EMDR trained
BA (Bachelors in Psychology, Minor in Art Therapy) MA (Masters in Art Therapy) ATR-BC (Registered Art Therapist, Board Certified) LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) EMDR trained
Dana’s Specialties
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Eco Art Therapy
We can meet outside with Natures gifts and metaphors as a guide to the healing you need. I can help you reconnect with Nature to reach your goals.
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Elder Art Therapy
Aging isn’t easy and sometimes you need a little help to get yourself, or those you care for, back to who they are. Connection and creativity can help you find yourself again!
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Managing Caregiving and Grief
What if you were guided to actually do something to feel better. Together we can help find ways to see the joy still in your life, despite how difficult things are.
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EMDR Therapy
Together we can use EMDR therapy to help you find relief from past traumas and focus on how you want to feel!
