Dana O'Neill, LCPC, LMHC
Guiding clients toward self-worth and balance
- DBT informed practice
- Mindfulness focus
- Relationship and identity
About Dana O'Neill
Dana O'Neill writes from a place of hard-won understanding about the gulf that can open between the person someone imagined they'd be and the person they see in the mirror. She recognizes the experience of feeling unmotivated, overwhelmed, stuck in a relationship rut, or unsettled by questions of purpose and identity. Those patterns - overthinking, low energy, and a sense of standing in one place while life moves on - are familiar territory for her work with people who want change.
Dana conveys a hopeful vision: waking up with motivation for meaningful work, feeling comfortable with one’s reflection, and being surrounded by relationships that energize rather than drain. She believes building self-worth requires courage to face vulnerability, and that learning to care for oneself is the first practical step toward healthier relationships and clearer goals. Her approach emphasizes listening to the body and cultivating a mind-body connection as pathways to better self-care and insight.
She has worked across community, residential, and private practice settings for the last 6 years and has received intensive training in Dialectical Behavior Therapy, a skills-based method that supports emotion regulation and interpersonal effectiveness. Mindfulness practices are central to her work, helping clients tune into bodily signals and respond with intention rather than reactivity. Dana often supports people navigating anxiety, self-esteem challenges, relationship and identity concerns, the emotional aspects of weight loss, and stress related to life transitions.
Dana also speaks from personal experience with transformation and combines DBT and mindfulness tools to help others learn how to manage emotions, strengthen relationships, and move toward a life that feels more aligned with their values and goals. She holds credentials as an LCPC and LMHC - Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and Licensed Mental Health Counselor - reflecting formal training to work with adults facing a range of emotional and behavioral concerns.
Dana conveys a hopeful vision: waking up with motivation for meaningful work, feeling comfortable with one’s reflection, and being surrounded by relationships that energize rather than drain. She believes building self-worth requires courage to face vulnerability, and that learning to care for oneself is the first practical step toward healthier relationships and clearer goals. Her approach emphasizes listening to the body and cultivating a mind-body connection as pathways to better self-care and insight.
She has worked across community, residential, and private practice settings for the last 6 years and has received intensive training in Dialectical Behavior Therapy, a skills-based method that supports emotion regulation and interpersonal effectiveness. Mindfulness practices are central to her work, helping clients tune into bodily signals and respond with intention rather than reactivity. Dana often supports people navigating anxiety, self-esteem challenges, relationship and identity concerns, the emotional aspects of weight loss, and stress related to life transitions.
Dana also speaks from personal experience with transformation and combines DBT and mindfulness tools to help others learn how to manage emotions, strengthen relationships, and move toward a life that feels more aligned with their values and goals. She holds credentials as an LCPC and LMHC - Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and Licensed Mental Health Counselor - reflecting formal training to work with adults facing a range of emotional and behavioral concerns.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsLGBTGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
Attachment issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesFamily problemsGuilt and shameInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMoney and financial issuesPanic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Dana O'Neill have?
Dana O'Neill has 9 years of experience.
Is Dana O'Neill a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credentials LCPC and LMHC. License details are NV LCPC CP5561-R and FL LMHC MH16583.
In which languages does Dana O'Neill provide therapy?
She provides therapy in English.
Where is Dana O'Neill located?
She is located in Florida.
How can I work with Dana O'Neill as my therapist?
Clients can work with Dana O'Neill through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Dana O'Neill work with international clients?
Dana O'Neill does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Dana O'Neill cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic approaches for online emotional regulation and growth
Dana often draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Mindfulness Therapy in online work. DBT focuses on practical skills for managing intense emotions, reducing reactive behaviors, and improving how someone relates to others - it is helpful for emotion regulation, relationship conflicts, and impulsive patterns. Mindfulness Therapy emphasizes present-moment awareness and a gentle attention to bodily experience, which can reduce rumination and improve stress management while supporting self-care and clearer decision making.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Dana frames this as a collaborative exploration. She works with clients to identify which methods align with their needs, goals, and personal preferences, adapting tools over time so the plan evolves with progress and changing circumstances.
Online therapy with Dana is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to fit care into busy lives. These options provide flexibility in scheduling, allow connection from familiar settings, and support continuity of work around relationships, parenting, career demands, and other life responsibilities.