Dana Jones, MSW, LCSW
About Me
Hi! I’m Dana, a licensed clinical social worker specializing in providing therapy for teens.
I would describe myself as engaging, laid back, and fun! I love to laugh as it is one of my favorite ways to connect with others and create a positive atmosphere. I love being around my family and friends either hiking, binging a reality show, or eating some yummy food together!
My Specialties
Depression & Suicidiality
including self harm
ADHD & SCHOOL ISSUES
Performance, Organization, Behavior issues, Confidence
Anxiety & OCD
and related disorders
Self Esteem & Confidence
A ‘Lil Bit More Info
AGES SEEN
Dana enjoys working with ages 12-18.
Dana will work with all ages but enjoys providing therapy to teens the most because they are able to have very serious conversations, but still laugh and make therapy fun. She also enjoys getting to see the increase that therapy can have in teens’ self esteem, communication, and self awareness. Dana hopes that through rapport building she can create a space where kids can express their emotions in a healthy way and not feel judged.
PHILOSOPHY
Dana sees herself and therapy as an extra support for teens as an extra layer of support, providing encouragement and guidance during life’s challenges. She understands that building trust in the therapeutic process takes time, and that’s completely OK! Her approach is patient, compassionate, and tailored to each teen’s unique needs.
Dana believes that lasting progress happens when the whole family is involved. Parents play a crucial role in their child’s therapeutic journey, and she encourages open communication, new techniques, and meaningful conversations to create real change.
Dana helps kids and families reach lasting changes by allowing everyone to have a space to speak freely and not feel judged or silenced. She also works with a client/family to find a tool or technique that is personalized and works best for their lifestyle. Dana wants to find long term solutions that they can continue to use when they are out of therapy.
We have seen significant progress with our child being able to control/regulate his emotions. He feels comfortable talking with Dana had enjoyed being a part of the social skills group he was in last spring.
Dana is incredible. She is so good at her job and deals with family dynamic and complications really well, she never makes us feel judged and is very realistic with her interventions and recommendations. I can’t say enough good things about her clinical and person skills.
Dana has been a godsend for us. Our daughter had seen multiple therapists several years prior and not made very much progress. We were not included in any treatment plans with other therapists. Dana does a great job of communicating with us enough so that my daughter has accountability and we can reinforce the treatment plan without making my daughter feel like the trust is broken with Dana. 10/10 recommend
Dana is amazing. So skilled, patient, flexible, and patient focused. She’s so special and has helped our family in more ways than I can list. We are so grateful to have found her. She’s a really really good therapist!!
Education & Experience
Dana is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). She received both her Bachelors and Masters of Social Work from Indiana State University. She also has a minor in psychology. Throughout her schooling, her child welfare class had the most resounding effect. Dana was able to see the impact that an environment can have on the rest of an individual’s life. She learned to see how every interaction, every family member, and every event can have an impact on an individual.
Bachelors & Masters of Social Work
from Indiana State University
Additional Training
Motivational Interviewing, Diversity & Inclusion, DBT-A, Assessing and Managing Suicide Risk, ACT, Intro to Polyvagal, and ERP for OCD,
School Based Therapist
Residential Therapist
Community Mental Health
Counseling and Batter’s Intervention Programming