Dana Abbey
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- Licensed in Illinois
- Accepts Cash, Aetna, Aetna - Allied Benefits, + 20 more
- Helps with Anxiety, Depression, + 11 more
About
Hello! My name is Dana Abbey and I have been a fully licensed psychotherapist established in the mental health field for 13 years. Over the course of my career I have worked in settings such as emergency rooms, residential treatment programs, partial hospitalization programs, intensive outpatient programs, schools, and outpatient clinics.
Past clients have described me as empathetic, warm, funny, while having an instinctual sense of how to balance challenging a client with validation.
This has afforded me a well rounded understanding of all aspects of mental healthcare. In the recent years I have incorporated telehealth into practice, allowing greater accessibility and convenience to more clients while providing the same results as in person therapy.
First session
It is normal to be nervous your first session! I understand you are coming to treatment at an extremely vulnerable time in your life. Please be assured it’s my highest priority to provide a compassionate, safe, non-judgmental environment where you can be your most authentic self.
Strengths
I am a huge believer that the relationship a therapist & client build is essential to the success of treatment. Past clients have described me as empathetic, warm, funny, and having an instinctual sense of how to balance both validating and challenging them. I always am open and welcome to feedback during your treatment and encourage open dialogue
Ideal clients
I would describe my ideal client as one who is motivated for change and willing to “put in the work”. I have found that a clients commitment to the process of recovery is the most important predictor of success, regardless of their diagnosis. I would love to collaboratively work together to achieve all of your personal goals.
Treatment methods
Integrative
You are a unique individual and deserve more than cookie-cutter "workbook" therapy when meeting with a licensed therapist. I am trained in multiple modalities and am able to adjust my approach to your needs. It is important for a clinician to take all aspects of your health into account when formulating an approach to your treatment. Using a biopsychosocial approach to psychotherapy, I will create a treatment plan that includes information about your physical health, thoughts, emotions, and social influences that impact your well-being. After our initial session I will then make recommendations of the most effective forms of psychotherapy and interventions for your presenting concerns.
Location
Virtual sessions