- Years in practice
- 5
- Credentials
- LPC
- Licensed in
- Alabama
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Trauma and abuse
About Dashon
Dashon Mcnelley is a licensed professional counselor in Alabama who helps people facing stress, anxiety, trauma, and the strain of parenting. She focuses on practical steps parents and individuals can use to feel steadier and more capable. Dashon writes and speaks plainly in sessions so clients leave with clear next steps.
She centers sessions on collaboration and compassion. Clients can expect a calm space to talk through worries, name priorities, and try new ways of coping.
Background and approach
Dashon emphasizes skill-building for emotional regulation and better communication. Her work draws on several evidence-based approaches. Cognitive behavioral techniques help people notice and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns.
Dialectical behavior skills provide tools for managing strong emotions and improving relationships. Dashon also uses client-centered and emotionally focused ideas to strengthen connections and self-understanding. She brings five years of counseling experience to practical challenges like anxiety, grief, addiction concerns, and parenting stress.
Her approach aims to be straightforward and usable between sessions. People who reach out can expect short-term goals alongside deeper exploration when needed. Dashon helps clients build on their strengths while learning new habits.
She supports parents and individuals as they move through transitions and regain a sense of control.
What Dashon works with
Everything Dashon lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Dashon helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Coping with life changes
- ADHD
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Antisocial personality
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Communication problems
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Personality disorders
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Young adult issues
Approaches Dashon lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Existential Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Approaches that translate well to online care
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and collaboration. The therapist offers empathy and helps clients find their own answers, which supports work on self-understanding and parenting choices. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps people spot unhelpful thoughts and change behaviors. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and building routines that reduce stress.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with each person about their needs and goals and suggest which methods to try. That plan can change as progress is made, and choices are made collaboratively to match what feels most helpful.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit daily life. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation for deep discussion and skills practice. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can be easier to schedule during a busy day. Live chat and text-based messaging support quick check-ins, short coaching moments, and ongoing support between longer sessions. These options make it simpler to keep therapy consistent when schedules are tight or travel is required.
Questions people ask about Dashon
What concerns does Dashon address?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma, parenting strain, grief, self-esteem, depression, anger, ADHD, addictions, relationship and family issues, and related areas such as adoption and caregiver stress.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Sessions are collaborative and compassionate with a focus on clear, practical steps. Expect skill-building for emotional regulation and improved communication.
How much experience does she have?
Dashon brings five years of counseling experience working with a range of challenges and life transitions.
What credentials and region should I know about?
She holds the LPC credential as an Alabama licensed professional counselor and practices in Alabama.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can I work with her from another country?
International clients are not currently accepted; work is offered to clients within the therapist's service region.
What session formats are offered?
She meets via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How does the subscription and getting started process work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on availability.
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