- Strengths-based
- Adoption and foster care
- Practical coping skills
About Dana
Dana Peterson is a licensed clinical social worker who brings 10 years of experience to her practice in Georgia. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, family conflict, and eating concerns. Dana emphasizes that each person knows their own story and strengths, and she offers steady support as clients take steps toward change.
Her background includes work across care settings in Georgia and Kentucky, and she draws on practical techniques that match each person's needs. Sessions focus on identifying what is getting in the way, building on existing strengths, and trying new ways of coping that fit everyday life. She keeps language simple and actionable so parents and professionals can use ideas right away.
Dana pays attention to patterns that often show up around attachment, abandonment, and blended family dynamics. She also addresses body image, substance use concerns, and the overlapping issues that can come with co-morbidity. Adoption and foster care concerns are listed as an area of focus and may be explored when relevant to a client's story.
Her approach is collaborative and respectful. She helps people set clear, manageable goals and checks in about progress. The aim is to build skills that make day-to-day life feel more manageable and relationships clearer.
To start, Dana asks clients to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions based on availability. She works in English and notes that international clients are not currently accepted.
How different approaches guide online care
Many clinicians use evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on concrete skills and understanding patterns. For example, behavioral strategies help people change unhelpful habits and build new coping routines, which can be useful for anxiety, stress, and eating-related issues. Attachment-focused approaches look at how early or current relationship patterns affect feelings and reactions, and they can help people notice and shift how they connect with others.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that fit their goals, history, and day-to-day needs. Together they check what is helping and adjust the plan as therapy progresses.
The practical benefits of online therapy include easier fitting of sessions into busy schedules and the ability to continue care across moves or appointments. Since the biography does not list specific session formats, confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it simpler to have shorter check-ins, avoid travel time, or choose interactions that match your energy level for the day.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
10+ years
Credentials
Georgia, Kentucky
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family issues, and eating-related concerns. Additional areas include attachment, abandonment, blended family issues, and substance use.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and straightforward. She treats clients as experts in their own lives and focuses on practical steps and coping strategies.
What is her professional background?
She has 10 years of professional experience working in Georgia and Kentucky settings. Her work has involved a range of common clinical concerns and family-related dynamics.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds LCSW and CSW credentials and practices in Georgia while also licensed in Kentucky as indicated.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
Session formats were not specified in the biography. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled?
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 her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to her availability.