- Eight years experience
- LMHC in New York
- Addresses sleep issues
About Dana
Dana Joy is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in New York who focuses on stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma, grief, sleep struggles, and related concerns. He brings eight years of experience working with people affected by substance use and mood conditions. He emphasizes building self-awareness as a first step toward change and supports practical steps forward.
He uses an individualized style that begins with listening. He helps people talk through how life events, mood, and anxiety relate to substance use and sleep problems. He includes conversations about faith and personal values when those topics matter to the person in front of him.
Sessions concentrate on understanding patterns and developing clear coping tools. He aims to help people identify triggers, shift unhelpful routines, and try strategies that improve sleep and day-to-day functioning. Treatment plans are adapted to each person’s needs and goals rather than following a one-size-fits-all script.
Dana approaches each person with respect and compassion and avoids judgment. He frames therapy as a collaborative process where insight leads to practical change. He also encourages small, concrete steps that can build confidence over time.
If you are looking to reduce substance use, manage anxiety, improve sleep, or cope with life changes, he supports straightforward conversations and workable plans. To begin, follow the site’s steps to match and schedule a first appointment.
Therapeutic approaches and online care that fit your life
Evidence-based techniques are used to help people build new habits and calm racing thoughts. One common approach focuses on identifying thoughts and routines that keep stress and anxiety going, then testing small changes to see what helps. This kind of work can be useful for sleep problems, anxiety, and mood difficulties.Another approach centers on addressing substance use by exploring the life events and emotions that contributed to it. Sessions often combine understanding underlying causes with practical steps for reducing use and improving daily structure, which can also improve sleep and relationships.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to pick methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they decide what to try first and adjust as progress is made.
Confirm the available session formats before booking because the biography does not list specific delivery methods. Online therapy can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy day, shorten travel time, and keep continuity when schedules change. It also lets people try different rhythms of work and follow-ups that suit their life without promising a particular format.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Experience
8+ years
Credentials
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Dana address in sessions?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, sleep problems, parenting and relationship issues, mood disorders including depression and bipolar, ADHD, anger, self esteem, and career concerns.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He listens first and tailors conversations to each person. Sessions focus on insight into patterns plus practical coping strategies to change routines and improve sleep and daily functioning.
What is his clinical background?
He has eight years of professional experience and has worked extensively as an addictions counselor supporting people who faced negative consequences from substance use.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, practicing in New York.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Are international sessions available?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist’s availability.