Dana Secord
Compassionate, collaborative clinical counseling
LPC Texas
- Experience
- 6 years in practice
- Focus areas
- Stress, Anxiety, LGBT, Relationship
- Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Languages
- English
About Dana
Dana Secord is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas whose work focuses on a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, trauma and abuse, addictions, grief, ADHD, and LGBT-related concerns.
Background and approach
She approaches therapy with an integrative mindset, helping clients explore patterns in their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors while supporting development of coping skills and clearer self-understanding.
Dana brings six years of clinical experience working in both independent practice and community health settings, where she supported people affected by substance use, domestic violence, mood and personality concerns, eating disorders, and post-traumatic stress.
She earned a Master of Arts in Professional Counseling from Texas Wesleyan University and holds LPC credentials in Colorado and Texas (CO LPC LPC.0017943, TX LPC 81781). In session she emphasizes collaboration and respect for each person's story, inviting clients to identify goals and participate in choosing strategies that fit their life.
Her background includes use of evidence-informed methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside approaches that attend to attachment, acceptance, emotion, and mindfulness, tailored to individual needs and preferences.
Evidence-Informed Approaches for Online Care
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a practical, skills-focused approach that helps people identify and shift unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety and depression. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) emphasizes values-guided action and learning to make space for difficult emotions while pursuing meaningful goals. Attachment-Based Therapy explores relationship patterns and early bonds to improve emotional connection and relational functioning.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist works together with clients to clarify goals, try methods that match presenting concerns, and adjust strategies over time so the chosen approach fits each person's needs, preferences, and life circumstances.
Online therapy with this clinician uses video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to offer flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access consistent care from wherever the client is located in Texas, support ongoing skill practice between sessions, and allow clients to choose the format that feels most manageable for their circumstances.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Dana address in therapy?
What therapeutic style and approaches are used?
How much clinical experience does the therapist have?
Where is the therapist licensed and located?
Are sessions available in languages other than English or to international clients?
What session formats does she offer?
How are fees and billing handled?
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
6+ years
Licensed
Texas, Colorado
Languages
English