About Dana
Dana Slay is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in New Mexico who centers therapy on honest conversation and practical problem-solving. She brings ten years of experience and a calm, down-to-earth manner to sessions. Dana listens closely and asks thoughtful questions to help people sort through what feels overwhelming or stuck.
She draws on her own experience with life transitions to connect with people facing change. Dana avoids one-size-fits-all answers and does not tell clients what they should feel.
How Dana works
Instead she helps people make sense of their situation and find realistic next steps. In sessions she focuses on stress, anxiety, self-esteem, career concerns, and coping with life changes. She also works with issues like divorce and separation, midlife crisis, money and financial problems, women's issues, and workplace difficulties.
Her goal is to create a calm space where clients can be honest and heard. Her approach blends practical tools with reflective conversation. She uses techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy to tailor work to each person.
Expect a collaborative process that balances short-term problem solving with exploring longer-term patterns. Dana aims to help people leave sessions with clearer thinking and doable steps. She supports clients as they sort priorities, reduce stress, and move toward choices that fit their lives.
Dana lists 3 ways of working on the entry:
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.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
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Training and background
| Register | LCSW |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 10 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | New Mexico |
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Online support options
How Dana Uses CBT, Mindfulness, and Solution-Focused Work Online
Therapy with Dana often draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors connect and teaches practical skills to shift unhelpful patterns. CBT can help with anxiety, stress, and persistent negative thinking.She also uses Mindfulness Therapy to help people notice their moment-to-moment experience without judgment and reduce reactivity. Mindfulness practices can be useful for calming the body and increasing focus during stressful periods.
Solution-Focused Therapy is part of her toolkit when quick, goal-oriented steps are needed. This approach narrows in on what is already working and builds small, achievable changes to move forward.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work together. Dana will talk with each person about needs, goals, and preferences and tailor sessions so the methods fit the situation. The process is collaborative and adjusts as needs change.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm the current session options before booking since formats are not listed here. Many people find online work helps fit meetings into busy days, allows shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, and makes it easier to maintain continuity through life transitions. Licensed professionals can adapt these approaches to remote sessions while focusing on practical steps and skills.
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