Dana McKennon

Experienced Illinois LCPC for anxiety and trauma

About Dana

Dana McKennon is a licensed clinical professional counselor with 21 years of practice in Illinois who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, and attention difficulties.

Background and approach

She brings long experience supporting concerns such as body image, obsessive and compulsive behaviors, panic and phobias, post-traumatic stress, social anxiety, trichotillomania, and first responder issues. Dana explains clinical ideas in straightforward terms and partners with clients to address symptoms and daily functioning.

Dana strives to create an open, nonjudgmental environment where clients can share thoughts and feelings and explore strategies for coping and growth. She emphasizes collaborative work, helping clients identify goals and try practical tools that fit their lives.

Taking that first step toward therapy is acknowledged as an act of courage, and Dana aims to make the process welcoming and focused on each person’s needs.

Evidence-Based Approaches and Online Care

Dana uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical strategies and skill-building. One common approach involves structured coping and problem-solving methods that help reduce anxiety and manage stress by teaching concrete tools for daily life. Another frequently used technique emphasizes trauma-informed interventions that help people process difficult experiences and build emotional regulation skills to reduce symptoms like panic and reactivity.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist collaborates with each client to assess needs, goals, and preferences and then adapts methods so the treatment fits the person rather than forcing a single model. This collaborative process helps clarify which techniques are most helpful over time.

Online therapy offers flexibility through multiple formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, maintain continuity of care during life changes, and access support from home or other convenient locations. Licensed professionals can use these formats to deliver many evidence-based interventions effectively while working with clients on pacing and technique that suit their daily routines.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist address?

Dana supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, and attention concerns such as ADHD. She also works with related areas including body image, OCD and obsessive-compulsive behaviors, panic and phobias, post-traumatic stress, social anxiety, trichotillomania, and first responder issues.

What is the general style of therapy offered?

The approach is collaborative and warm, aiming to build an open, nonjudgmental space where clients can explore thoughts and feelings and set practical goals. Sessions focus on working together to develop coping skills that match each person’s life.

How much clinical experience does the therapist have?

Dana brings 21 years of professional experience working with a range of anxiety, trauma, attention, and related concerns. That experience guides a practical and informed approach to treatment planning.

What are the therapist's credentials and where are they licensed?

The clinician holds the LCPC credential and is licensed in Illinois with licence number IL LCPC 180006076.

Is therapy available in other languages or for international clients?

Sessions are provided in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

Which session formats are offered for appointments?

Clients can meet with the therapist via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on preference and scheduling.

How are fees and subscriptions handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; services use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Specific pricing depends on the client’s selected options and schedule.

What steps are involved in beginning therapy?

To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability. The process is designed to match needs and preferences before appointments begin.

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Experience: 21 years
Licensed: Illinois
Languages: English