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Dana Cila

Compassionate, practical support for everyday challenges

LCSW Florida

Experience
3 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English

About Dana

Dana Cila is a Florida-licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with three years of professional experience supporting people through emotional and interpersonal challenges.

Background and approach

She focuses on practical strategies to address stress, anxiety, depression, and anger while also helping clients navigate relationship and family conflicts and build motivation, self-esteem, and confidence. Her practice also includes attention to postpartum depression needs.

She uses a client-centered stance to tailor conversations and treatment plans so they fit each person's priorities and life circumstances. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) features in her work as a way to identify unhelpful thoughts and develop skills for managing mood and behavior.

Dana emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and she encourages clients who are taking the first steps toward change by creating a collaborative, individualized path forward.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Access

Client-Centered Therapy places the person's experience at the heart of the work, offering a supportive environment where the therapist listens closely and adapts sessions to what matters most to the client; this approach helps people feel understood and guides collaborative problem solving. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to identify patterns of thinking that contribute to distress and to teach practical skills for managing mood, anxiety, and behavior; it is often applied to concerns like stress, low self-esteem, and depression.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and the therapist works together with each client to determine which methods fit their goals, preferences, and life circumstances. This collaborative stance means treatment plans are adjusted over time based on what proves most helpful for the individual.

Online therapy with this clinician is offered through multiple formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule or access care from different locations within Florida. These options provide flexibility for people who prefer face-to-face conversation or those who like the convenience of messaging and phone support, helping therapy remain accessible and adaptable to day-to-day realities.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, relationship and family issues, self-esteem and career-related concerns, and also has an additional focus on postpartum depression.
What is the therapist's overall approach or style?
Their style is client-centered, emphasizing respect, sensitivity, and compassion while tailoring dialogue and treatment to each person's needs.
How much clinical experience does the therapist have?
She has three years of professional work experience as a practicing clinician.
Which credentials and location are on record?
She holds the LCSW credential and is licensed in Florida under FL LCSW SW17580.
Are sessions offered in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English only, and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available with this therapist?
Clients may meet via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on availability.
How are fees and payment structured?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions operate through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to 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

Licensed

Florida

Languages

English