Dana Rose, LCSW

Welcome

Some people walk into my office scared. Some feel completely stuck. Some have been carrying something heavy for so long they do not even know where to start. Wherever you are when you arrive, that is exactly the right place to begin. My role is to meet you where you are and help you take the next step forward.

Why I Do This Work

I became a therapist because I understand what it feels like to go through hard things and come out the other side changed. I know what it means to face loss, to feel stuck, and to have to rebuild your life in ways you never expected. Those experiences did not just shape who I am as a person, they shaped how I sit with my clients, how I listen, and why I genuinely believe that healing and growth are always possible. Looking back, I think I was always meant to do this work.

Who I Work With Best

I work with adolescents and adults experiencing eating disorders, body image concerns, anxiety, depression, trauma, self-esteem struggles, relationship challenges, and life transitions. I am especially passionate about supporting women in midlife and menopause who may be facing hormonal changes, identity shifts, relationship challenges, or questions about what comes next. Whatever brings you here, my goal is to help you better understand yourself, reconnect with your strengths, and feel more like yourself again.

My Approach

My approach is holistic, collaborative, and deeply personal. I meet each client where they are, which means no two sessions look exactly alike. Some clients need practical skills such as assertiveness, emotional regulation, or boundary setting. Others need space to slow down, reconnect with themselves, and better understand what they are feeling. I draw from CBT, DBT-informed techniques, mindfulness, experiential approaches, breathwork, and other evidence-based interventions. The right approach depends on the person sitting across from me and what they need in that moment.

What a Session Feels Like

My sessions are warm, honest, and nonjudgmental. I create a safe, comfortable space where you can show up exactly as you are. I bring the clinical tools and training when we need them, but what many clients notice first is that it feels like talking to someone who truly listens and cares.

Areas of Focus

Women in Midlife & Mental Health

Midlife can bring changes that affect your relationships, identity, confidence, and emotional well-being. Whether you are navigating perimenopause, menopause, caring for aging parents, empty nesting, divorce, career changes, or simply wondering what comes next, you do not have to figure it out alone. I help women reconnect with themselves, build resilience, and move through this season with greater clarity, confidence, and self-compassion.

Eating Disorders & Body Image

At the heart of many eating disorders and body image struggles is a desire for control, safety, or relief. I work with adolescents and adults who feel exhausted from fighting their bodies or feeling consumed by food, weight, or self-criticism. Together, we explore what is underneath these struggles and work toward a healthier, more compassionate relationship with food, body, and self.

Trauma

Trauma can leave you feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or stuck in survival mode. You are not broken. I help clients understand the impact of difficult experiences, develop healthier coping skills, and move toward healing without being defined by the past.

Anxiety & Depression

Anxiety and depression can leave you feeling overwhelmed, stuck, disconnected, and exhausted. I help clients better understand what may be driving their symptoms, build practical coping skills, and create meaningful change that extends well beyond the therapy room.

Boundaries & Self-Worth

Many struggles with boundaries and self-worth are rooted in the belief that your needs do not matter or that you are not enough. I help clients build confidence, strengthen self-worth, communicate more effectively, and create healthier relationships with themselves and others.

Outside the Office

When I am not working, I enjoy spending time with my two daughters, family, and friends, practicing yoga, walking my dog Charlie, and traveling. I am a lifelong learner at heart, always growing, always curious, both personally and professionally.

Clients often tell me they could not have done it without me. The truth is, they did the hard work. Every difficult conversation, setback, and moment of growth belonged to them. My role is to guide, support, and challenge them along the way while helping them recognize the strength and resilience that was already there.