Dana Andrews, LCSW

Dana Andrews is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) based in New York. She focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, and depression, and she also supports those wrestling with relationship and intimacy concerns. Dana listens without judgment and encourages honest conversation so people can begin to make practical changes in their lives.

She uses a straightforward, person-centered style in sessions. That means she follows what matters most to each person and helps them set clear goals. Her approach often includes techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy to teach coping skills and challenge unhelpful thinking.

Mindfulness and motivational interviewing also appear in her work when they fit the client’s needs. Mindfulness can help slow racing thoughts and increase moment-to-moment awareness. Motivational interviewing helps people find their own reasons to change and stay engaged in therapy.

With about 10 years of experience, Dana has worked with a range of concerns including career struggles, ADHD, bipolar mood concerns, and issues related to immigration and multicultural identity. She pays attention to the practical effects of these problems on daily life and decision making.

Sessions aim to be collaborative and goal-focused. Dana helps people build tools for better communication, manage mood shifts, and strengthen self-esteem. If you want to explore whether she is a good fit, the first step is a brief intake to see how she can best support your goals.

How Dana’s approaches translate to online work

Client-centered therapy focuses on the person’s own goals and values. In practice that means the therapist listens closely and shapes sessions around what matters most to the individual. This approach helps when people need a nonjudgmental space to talk through difficult decisions or life changes.

Cognitive behavioral therapy is about noticing thought patterns and changing unhelpful behaviors. It often includes short exercises and homework to practice new skills between sessions, which can be discussed during online meetings. Dialectical behavior therapy adds specific skills for managing intense emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness, which can be taught in step-by-step ways during appointments.

Choosing the right approach is a team effort. Dana works collaboratively to test what helps and adjusts methods based on each person’s goals and preferences. That means the focus can shift over time as progress and needs change.

Confirm current session options before booking so you know what formats are offered. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, or allow shorter check-ins when needed. Many people find it simpler to maintain consistent sessions this way, while still working on practical skills for everyday life.