About Dana
Dana Wogahn is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in California with five years of clinical experience. She focuses on concerns such as family stress, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, anger, compassion fatigue, and coping with life changes. Dana aims to make sessions feel practical and responsive to each person's needs.
Dana centers sessions on the client's priorities and feedback. She invites people to say what helps and what does not, and adjusts techniques accordingly.
How Dana works
Some sessions are a chance to be heard, others offer constructive feedback or gentle insight. The pace and focus change based on what the client wants to work on. Her approach is collaborative and straightforward.
Dana listens first, asks questions to clarify struggles, and then suggests ways to try new skills or perspectives. She explains ideas in plain language and checks in often to make sure the work fits the client. Sessions may include talking through recent events, practicing coping strategies, and reflecting on patterns that keep problems repeating.
Dana helps people build small, manageable steps toward clearer thinking and steadier mood. She also supports those dealing with burnout and compassion fatigue. People who prefer a tailored, involved process will find her style adaptable.
Dana encourages open feedback so therapy stays relevant and useful to everyday life.
What Dana works with
The areas below are the ones Dana selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
Also listed
- Anger management
- Compassion fatigue
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Stress, Anxiety
Training and background
| Register | LCSW |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 5 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | California |
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Online support options
How Dana's Approach Translates to Online Therapy
Evidence-based therapeutic techniques focus on practical skill-building and clear communication. One common approach emphasizes identifying patterns in thoughts and behavior, then testing small changes to see what helps reduce anxiety or low mood. Another approach centers on processing traumatic memories in manageable steps while teaching grounding and coping skills to reduce emotional overwhelm.Dana treats finding the right approach as a collaborative process. She will ask about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't worked before, then suggest ways to try different techniques. Clients and Dana check progress together and adjust methods based on ongoing feedback.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues, phone sessions can be simpler when bandwidth is limited, live chat supports short check-ins during the day, and text-based messaging works for people who prefer writing over speaking. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule and keep continuity of care when in-person visits are difficult.
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