- Solution-focused approach
- Trauma-informed methods
- Practical coping skills
About Dana
Dana Juarez is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in Oklahoma. She brings nine years of experience in mental health and a background as a 20-year US Marine veteran to her clinical work. Dana aims to make therapy direct and practical while keeping the client's goals central to the process.
She uses empathy and respect as a starting point. Sessions focus on clear goals and steps clients can try between meetings. Dana combines straightforward feedback with encouragement and occasional challenge to help people move forward.
Dana often uses solution-focused techniques and cognitive behavioral strategies to address stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship concerns. When trauma is present, she may include trauma-focused methods and EMDR as part of the plan. Her work also addresses parenting strain, family-of-origin issues, caregiver stress, and the effects of chronic illness.
Clients who choose Dana can expect practical tools for coping with anger, grief, abandonment wounds, and intimacy-related concerns. She also supports people facing divorce, blended family challenges, and communication problems. First responder issues and fatherhood concerns are among her additional focus areas.
In session, Dana emphasizes collaboration. She listens for what matters most and then helps build small, achievable steps toward change. People looking for a direct, goal-oriented therapist who values openness may find her approach a good fit.
She uses empathy and respect as a starting point. Sessions focus on clear goals and steps clients can try between meetings. Dana combines straightforward feedback with encouragement and occasional challenge to help people move forward.
Dana often uses solution-focused techniques and cognitive behavioral strategies to address stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship concerns. When trauma is present, she may include trauma-focused methods and EMDR as part of the plan. Her work also addresses parenting strain, family-of-origin issues, caregiver stress, and the effects of chronic illness.
Clients who choose Dana can expect practical tools for coping with anger, grief, abandonment wounds, and intimacy-related concerns. She also supports people facing divorce, blended family challenges, and communication problems. First responder issues and fatherhood concerns are among her additional focus areas.
In session, Dana emphasizes collaboration. She listens for what matters most and then helps build small, achievable steps toward change. People looking for a direct, goal-oriented therapist who values openness may find her approach a good fit.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Stress, AnxietyIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementDepressionCoping with life changes
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAttachment issuesBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressSelf-harmSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy
Experience
9+ years
Credentials
Oklahoma
Languages
English
How Dana Uses Evidence-Informed Approaches Online
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a respectful, supportive relationship where the client's goals guide each session. This approach helps people clarify what matters most and build motivation for change.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It breaks problems into manageable steps and teaches practical skills for reducing anxiety, stress, and depressive patterns.
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, EMDR, is used when past traumatic events are affecting day-to-day life. The method works by helping the brain process difficult memories so symptoms can lessen and functioning can improve.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Dana will talk with each person about their needs, goals, and what feels most helpful. She collaborates on a plan and adjusts methods as progress is made.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm the current session options before booking. Many people choose online work because it can fit into busy schedules, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Talk with Dana about how to structure sessions so they match your routines and practical needs.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Dana commonly address?
She helps with stress and anxiety along with relationship, family, grief, self-esteem, anger, depression, and intimacy-related issues.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is direct and collaborative. She listens, offers insight, and sometimes challenges clients to support progress.
What background and experience does she have?
She has nine years in the mental health field and a 20-year background in the US Marines before moving into clinical practice.
What credential and location information is on file?
She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, licensed in Oklahoma.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How do fees and payment work?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.