- Grief and loss
- Career transitions
- Values and action
About Dana
Dana Benton is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) practicing in Massachusetts with 17 years of experience. She focuses on grief, self-esteem, career concerns, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue. Dana also addresses attachment issues, immigration concerns, and life purpose questions among other related areas.
She works in partnership with each person and treats the client as the expert on their life. Sessions involve identifying goals and using practical strategies drawn from the client’s strengths and experience. Conversations are direct and focused on what matters next for the client.
Dana uses a mix of approaches to match the situation. She draws on acceptance and commitment ideas to help people clarify values and take meaningful action. Cognitive-behavioral strategies help address negative thinking and develop workable habits. Attachment-based work looks at relationship patterns and how those affect choices and self-view.
In session she helps people sort through loss, career crossroads, and the strain of caregiving or burnout. She also supports those facing cultural stressors, prejudice, or identity-related concerns. When life changes feel overwhelming, Dana helps break problems into small, manageable steps.
Her style aims to be practical and collaborative rather than prescriptive. People can expect clear talk about goals, repeated check-ins on progress, and tools to use between sessions. For those grappling with midlife questions or meaning after a big change, she offers a steady, goal-oriented approach.
Approaches used in online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters and take action consistent with their values. It focuses on noticing difficult thoughts and feelings while choosing steps that move a person toward a meaningful life.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. It uses practical exercises and experiments to change how people respond to stress, low mood, or career uncertainty.
Attachment-Based Therapy examines how early and current relationship patterns shape self-image and choices. It helps people recognize patterns that affect relationships and decision making and then practice different ways of relating.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to match methods to goals and preferences. That collaboration includes checking progress and adjusting tools if something isn’t working.
Confirm current session formats before booking. When offered, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and remove travel time from a workday. Speak with the therapist during the initial scheduling steps to learn which session formats are available and how they can fit into daily life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
17+ years
Listed in
Massachusetts, Rhode Island
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with grief, self-esteem, career struggles, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue. Additional areas include attachment issues, immigration stress, and life purpose questions.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
She practices in partnership with clients and treats them as experts on their lives. Sessions focus on clear goals and practical steps that fit the person’s situation.
How much experience does she have?
She has 17 years of professional experience in clinical social work.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) with licensure in Massachusetts.
Can people work with her if English isn’t their first language?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she take clients from other countries?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to begin working with her?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.