Works with
- Anger
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
How Dana works
- Not listed
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LPC
- Licensed in
- Oregon
- Years in practice
- 13
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Dana
Dana Spigener is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 13 years of experience helping people navigate addictions, anger, relationship strain, low self-esteem, and major life changes. He focuses on practical steps that reduce distress and improve day-to-day functioning. He keeps sessions direct and down-to-earth so people can use what they learn right away.
He creates an open, nonjudgmental space where clients can talk through difficult feelings and behaviors. Sessions emphasize clear goals and small, doable changes.
Background and approach
Dana listens for patterns that contribute to repeated problems and helps clients try different responses. His work covers mood and anxiety concerns, including panic attacks and social anxiety, as well as trauma-related symptoms and post-traumatic stress. He also supports people dealing with caregiver stress, attachment worries, and isolation.
When addictions are part of the picture, he helps clients identify triggers and build coping strategies. Conversations are practical and collaborative. Dana offers straightforward feedback and steps to practice between sessions.
He aims to help people regain control of reactive behaviors like anger and to build more confidence in relationships. Based in Oregon, Dana brings over a decade of clinical practice to online formats.
He encourages those who are nervous about starting therapy to take the small step of reaching out and completing the match process to find a session rhythm that fits their life.
What Dana works with
Everything Dana lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Dana's practice.
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- Attachment issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
Approaches that translate well to online care
Evidence-based techniques focus on practical skills and behavior change. One common approach is behavioral work that targets specific actions and coping strategies to reduce anger and addictive urges. These methods break problems into manageable steps and teach what to do when difficult moments arrive.Another useful approach emphasizes emotion regulation and relaxation skills to manage panic, anxiety, and mood swings. This involves simple breathing and grounding practices plus strategies to notice and shift unhelpful thought patterns. These tools help during high-intensity moments and in everyday stressors.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Dana will collaborate with each person to choose techniques that match their goals, preferences, and life demands. He adjusts pacing and methods over time based on what is working and what needs more practice.
Online options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video visits allow face-to-face conversation for skills coaching and deeper dialogue. Phone work can fit a short break or low-bandwidth situations. Live chat and messaging offer ongoing check-ins and shorter reflections between sessions. These flexible formats make it easier to keep therapy consistent around work, caregiving, or travel.
Questions people ask about Dana
What concerns does Dana address?
Dana supports people with addictions, anger, relationship issues, low self-esteem, and coping with life changes. He also works with mood disorders, panic, post-traumatic stress, and related concerns listed on his profile.
What is his therapeutic style like?
Sessions are practical and direct, with an emphasis on clear goals and small steps. He listens for patterns and helps clients try different responses in real life.
How long has he been practicing?
He has 13 years of professional experience working with a variety of emotional and behavioral concerns.
Where is he licensed and located?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and is based in Oregon.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How does payment work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with him?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.