Dana Phillips

Dana Phillips values human connection as a central resource for growth and healing. She approaches each counseling relationship with respectful curiosity and a humble attitude, aware of the courage it takes for people to share their innermost thoughts and feelings.

With 10 years of experience in the counseling field, Dana has learned that trust, a non-judgmental stance, and open dialogue are essential to achieving meaningful outcomes in therapy. She completed graduate work at The College of New Jersey in a CACREP-accredited counseling program, focusing on school counseling and substance use prevention, education, intervention, and referrals.

Her professional background includes work with children and families in school settings addressing academic, social, and emotional counseling needs as well as crisis intervention. Typical concerns she addresses with youth and families include emotional health issues such as anxiety, depression, and anger management, loss and grief, self-esteem and self-image, relationship and dating difficulties, family conflict, substance use and abuse, college and career planning, time management and organization, post-traumatic stress, and perfectionism.

Dana’s educational background and certifications include national and state credentials: she is a National Board Certified Counselor, a Licensed Professional Counselor in New Jersey (license number 37pc00477200), a Student Assistance Coordinator, and she holds a master’s degree in School Counseling. These qualifications have supported her work in private practice and in contracted roles within her state’s Children’s System of Care.

She practices from a client-centered perspective that draws on a range of evidence-informed approaches rather than a single method. Theoretical influences that commonly guide her work include Positive Psychology, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Humanistic and Systems Theory. Dana emphasizes genuine concern and regard for the people she works with and looks forward to supporting clients who are committed to emotional growth and wellbeing.