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Dana Cila

Therapist · Florida

Dana Cila

LCSW

Supportive Florida LCSW for practical mental health care

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  • Client-centered listening
  • CBT for thinking patterns
  • Focus on career concerns

About Dana

Dana Cila is a Florida-licensed clinical social worker with three years of professional experience. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, low mood, anger, and career concerns. Dana also supports those facing relationship strains, family conflict, and challenges with self-esteem or motivation.

Her approach is straightforward and respectful. Conversations are shaped around each person's needs, not a one-size-fits-all script. She aims to listen closely and respond with practical steps people can try between sessions.

Dana uses client-centered methods to create a space where people feel heard. She also draws on cognitive behavioral therapy to help identify unhelpful thought patterns and test new ways of coping. These approaches are used together to focus on real-life problems and achievable change.

Sessions include setting clear goals and checking progress. Dana works with clients to develop skills for managing anxiety, improving communication in strained relationships, and rebuilding confidence after setbacks. She pays attention to postpartum depression as a specific area of focus.

People who prefer a respectful, solution-oriented style may find her approach helpful. The first step is a short matching process to see if the fit feels right. From there, people schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsSelf esteemCareer difficulties

Also works with

Anger managementDepression

Additional focus areas

Postpartum depression

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Experience

3+ years

Credentials

Florida

Languages

English

How Dana Uses Client-Centered and CBT Work Online

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and meeting people where they are. The therapist follows the client's lead, reflects concerns back, and helps people name what matters most. This approach is useful for building trust, improving motivation, and making space to talk about sensitive issues.

Cognitive behavioral therapy looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It involves noticing unhelpful thoughts, testing them, and practicing different responses. CBT can help with anxiety, low mood, anger, and changing patterns that get in the way of work or relationships.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. Dana will work together with each person to choose what fits their needs, goals, and preferences. That collaboration helps shape the plan and the tools used in sessions.

The therapist's profile does not specify exact session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It also makes it possible to use worksheets and practical exercises between meetings to build skills in everyday settings.

Frequently asked questions

What issues does this therapist address?

Dana works with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, relationship and family concerns, self-esteem challenges, career questions, and postpartum depression.

How would sessions feel and what style is used?

The style is respectful and practical. Dana combines client-centered conversation with cognitive behavioral therapy to focus on real problems and concrete steps.

What is Dana's professional background?

She holds a Florida LCSW and has three years of professional experience in clinical practice.

Where is Dana licensed to practice?

She is licensed in Florida as an LCSW and practices with that credential within the state.

Can I have sessions in another language or from another country?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not accepted at this time.

What session formats are available?

The original profile does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.

How does payment work and what does it cost?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with Dana?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.

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