- Years in practice
- 8
- Credentials
- LMHC
- Licensed in
- New York
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Addictions
- Focus
- Trauma and abuse
About Dana
Dana Joy is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in New York. He focuses on stress, anxiety, addiction recovery, grief, and parenting concerns. He also supports people facing trauma, relationship or intimacy issues, sleep problems, anger, self-esteem challenges, career questions, bipolar disorder, depression, and ADHD.
Dana draws on eight years of experience working as an addictions counselor. He centers sessions on building self-awareness and insight as a path to change.
Background and approach
Conversations are direct but compassionate, and he adapts the pace to each person's needs. In sessions he helps people look at how life events, mood, and anxiety relate to substance use and other behaviors. He also opens space to talk about spiritual beliefs when that matters to the client.
Practical problem solving and exploring underlying patterns are common parts of his work. Dana aims to treat clients with respect and sensitivity. He tailors the topics and plan to fit individual goals rather than using a one-size-fits-all approach.
He encourages small, manageable steps toward healthier routines and coping skills. Many clients begin by talking through immediate concerns like sleep, cravings, or relationship strain. From there he helps identify patterns, set short-term goals, and track progress.
He recognizes that starting therapy can feel daunting and offers steady support through the process.
What Dana works with
Everything Dana lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Dana helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Coping with life changes
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Intimacy-related issues
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- ADHD
Evidence-based techniques and online care
Two core approaches often used in his work are exploring underlying causes and practical skills building. Exploring underlying causes involves talking through life events, mood, and stressors to identify patterns that contribute to substance use, anxiety, or low mood. This helps people better understand why they react the way they do and what to change.Practical skills building focuses on concrete tools such as coping strategies for cravings, sleep hygiene, emotion regulation, and short-term goal setting. These skills are taught and practiced in sessions, then adjusted based on what helps most in day-to-day life.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. He will work with each person to decide which techniques fit their goals, preferences, and current challenges. That plan can shift over time as needs change and progress is made.
Online therapy offers flexibility for people juggling work, family, or daily obligations. Video calls let conversations feel similar to in-person sessions, phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a check-in is needed, and live chat or text-based messaging can work for brief updates, coping check-ins, or when a shorter touchpoint fits a busy day. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care and try different formats to see what works best.
Questions people ask about Dana
What concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting, relationship and intimacy issues, sleep problems, anger, self-esteem, career concerns, bipolar disorder, depression, and ADHD.
What is his therapeutic style?
Sessions focus on building self-awareness and insight. He uses practical discussion, problem solving, and individualized planning to address each person's needs.
How much experience does he have?
He has eight years of professional experience, including time working as an addictions counselor in clinical settings.
What are his credentials and location?
He is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) licensed in New York and practices with a focus on the New York region.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and communication preferences.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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