Dana Hall's approach to therapy centers on an empathetic, transparent, and strength-based counseling style.
Her specialties include assisting clients coping with depression, anxiety, grief/loss, trauma/recovery, and relational issues.
Together we can remove and self-imposed obstacles, and make healthier choices, while navigating life and relationships more effectively.
Dana Hall offers in-office therapy at her private practice located at 14604 John Humphrey Drive in Orland Park as well as telehealth services through HIPPA compliant software. Please reach out on the contact page to set up your initial appointment or consultation.
Experience
Dana has an extensive background working in the field of education and mental health. She holds advanced degrees in clinical psychology and is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in the state of Illinois with over 15 years of experience in the field.
Before entering private practice she worked for several of the top therapeutic treatment facilities, served as a crisis management specialist, professional consultant, educator, and supervisor. Her passion and love of the arts led her to become a founding member of the first public high school for the arts in Chicago, where she developed their Wellness & Counseling Department.
She has since transitioned back to private practice to get back to her professional roots. She feels the therapeutic relationship is one of the most powerful and unique opportunities we have to bring about lasting change; therefore she respects the integrity of each client's process and her ability to walk some of life's journey together with her clients.
Her motto has become: "
"Every day is your chance to make your life what you would like it to be."
Therapeutic Style
She practices a blend of researched-based clinical orientations to enrich her holistic approach to psychotherapy such as Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, Emotion Focused Therapy, ACT, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Family Systems Theory- which are adjusted & tailored to fit each client's needs and goals.
Since she is also well-versed in the school-system and holds a educational Type 73- she welcomes the opportunity to consult on IEP and 504 plans. She has taught courses at the college level on Mindfulness, DBT, Gender Dysphoria and is an experienced group leader along with an avid researcher and life-long learner, priding herself on utilizing best-practices to treat a host of mental health disorders.
Her specialties include but are not limited to: Mood Disorders (Depression/Anxiety/Bi-Polar), Addiction, Gender Dysphoria, Trauma, Life Transitions, Couples Counseling, Family Conflict, and acting out behaviors.
Dana Hall holds specialty and advanced certifications in the follow areas:
Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP) through the International Association of Trauma Professionals (IATP).
Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP-II)
Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional (Institute of Certified Anxiety Treatment Professionals)
Certified Family Trauma Specialist (IATP)
Certified Clinical Telemental Health Provider (C-TMH)
Personal Statement:
“I believe in acceptance of all humans regardless of any emotional, physical or psychological burdens they may carry. I do not shy away from any issue or person, and carry no judgment or fear into my clinical work. I believe in authenticity and healing. Therapy needs to be a safe place to explore.”
Recommended Client Reading:
Living Beautifully with Uncertainty and Change
by Pema Chordon
Is it possible to live well when the very ground we stand on is shaky?
Yes, it's even possible to live beautifully, compassionately, and happily on shaky ground—and the secret is: the ground is always shaky. Pema shows how using a traditional Buddhist practice called the Three Vows or Three Commitments is a way to relax into profound sanity in the midst of whatever non-sanity is happening around us. Just making these simple aspirations can change the way we look at the world and can provide us with a lifetime of material for spiritual practice.
Check it out here:
Living Beautifully
Living Beautifully with Uncertainty and Change
by Pema Chordon
Is it possible to live well when the very ground we stand on is shaky?
Yes, it's even possible to live beautifully, compassionately, and happily on shaky ground—and the secret is: the ground is always shaky. Pema shows how using a traditional Buddhist practice called the Three Vows or Three Commitments is a way to relax into profound sanity in the midst of whatever non-sanity is happening around us. Just making these simple aspirations can change the way we look at the world and can provide us with a lifetime of material for spiritual practice.
Check it out here:
Living Beautifully
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