Dana Palermo
Illinois LCPC for anxiety, stress, and life transitions
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About
Dana Palermo is an LCPC licensed in Illinois with 20 years of professional experience supporting people facing stress, anxiety, low self esteem, depression, ADHD, and life transitions. She works with concerns related to concentration and motivation and offers attention to a broad set of related challenges, including adoption and foster care, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, hoarding, and communication difficulties.
Her approach is shaped by respect, sensitivity, and compassion. She tailors conversation and treatment plans to meet each person’s unique needs, focusing on practical strategies and realistic steps that align with a client’s goals. The profile notes a commitment to empowering individuals as they take initial and ongoing steps toward change.
Dana emphasizes a collaborative relationship in which clients are active participants in planning and decision making. She frames seeking help as an act of courage and offers steady support through the process of addressing emotional and behavioral concerns, while adapting her guidance to the specifics of each situation.
Her approach is shaped by respect, sensitivity, and compassion. She tailors conversation and treatment plans to meet each person’s unique needs, focusing on practical strategies and realistic steps that align with a client’s goals. The profile notes a commitment to empowering individuals as they take initial and ongoing steps toward change.
Dana emphasizes a collaborative relationship in which clients are active participants in planning and decision making. She frames seeking help as an act of courage and offers steady support through the process of addressing emotional and behavioral concerns, while adapting her guidance to the specifics of each situation.
- Location:
- Illinois, United States
- Years Experience:
- 20
- Gender:
- Female
- Languages Spoken:
- English
- Therapist of Color:
- No
- Communication Options:
- Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging
Specialties
Primary area of focus:Stress, Anxiety, Self esteem, Depression, Coping with life changes, ADHD
Other areas of experience: Antisocial personality, Avoidant personality, Blended family issues, Codependency, Communication problems, Dependent personality, Dissociation, Eating and food-related issues, First responder issues, Hoarding, Impulsivity, Intellectual disability, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Mood disorders, Narcissism, Paranoia, Personality disorders, Phobias, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Self-harm, Self-love, Sexuality, Trichotillomania, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Credentials & Verification
- Credentials: IL LCPC 180017455
- NPI Number: 1174311625
- License: LCPC (Illinois)
Remote care and collaborative planning
The profile does not specify particular clinical approaches by name. Dana’s materials indicate she tailors dialog and treatment plans to a person’s individual needs and focuses on supporting and empowering clients as they work through stress, anxiety, depression, self esteem challenges, and difficulties with concentration or life changes.
In practice this means sessions are presented as a collaborative process: goals are discussed, plans are adjusted, and strategies are shaped around what the client finds most useful. The profile emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion in those conversations, with attention to co-occurring concerns listed in her areas of focus.
Remote appointments are offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. The profile notes sessions are conducted in English and that she is not accepting international clients.
What is Dana Palermo’s professional background?
Dana Palermo has 20 years of professional work experience and is licensed to practice in Illinois.
What credentials and license does she hold?
She is an LCPC and holds Illinois license IL LCPC 180017455.
Which languages does the profile indicate she speaks?
The profile lists English as the language she uses in sessions.
Where is Dana licensed to practice?
She is licensed in Illinois.
How can clients meet with her remotely?
Sessions are available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does she accept clients outside the United States?
The profile states she is not accepting international clients.
What does it cost to work with her?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Dana?
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