- Client-centered care
- Goal focused
- Support for caregivers
About Dana
Dana Piergiovanni is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Pennsylvania who centers sessions on the person's experience. She uses a warm, nonjudgmental style to help people talk about stress, anxiety, relationship strain, parenting worries, and depression. She aims to make it easier to take the first steps toward change and a more manageable life.
With 12 years of experience, she brings practical ways to address everyday problems. Sessions focus on what matters most to the individual and on small, doable steps forward. She listens closely and helps people name patterns that cause stress or conflict.
Dana has worked a great deal with the autism community and with people caring for others. That background informs how she handles communication problems, caregiver stress, and challenges after separation or divorce. She tailors conversations so plans fit each person’s life and abilities.
Her approach draws on Client-Centered Therapy along with techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy. She helps people set clear goals, try small changes, and reflect on what works. The emphasis is on collaboration and on building skills that make daily life easier.
People who come for help often want practical tools and a steady listener. Dana works to empower each person to move at their own pace and to find solutions that fit their situation.
How client-centered and practical approaches work online
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and responding to each person's needs. It emphasizes empathy, respect, and helping the person set the pace for change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at how thoughts and actions affect mood and behavior, and it gives clear, practical exercises to try between meetings. Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on identifying small, specific goals and building on what already works well.Finding the right mix of approaches is collaborative. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what has helped or not helped before. Together they decide which techniques to try first and adjust the plan over time based on what the client finds useful.
Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, such as fitting a check-in during a lunch break or avoiding travel time. Because the biography does not list specific session formats, readers should confirm current session options before booking. Speak with the therapist about practical scheduling needs and how sessions might be structured to match work, caregiving responsibilities, or sensory preferences.
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Experience
12+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this therapist help with?
She helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, parenting challenges, anger, coping with life changes, and family problems. She also works with autism-related concerns and caregiver stress.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She practices client-centered therapy, offering a respectful, nonjudgmental space, and draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy for concrete strategies and goal-setting.
What is her professional background?
She has 12 years of experience working in counseling roles and has substantial experience supporting members of the autism community and people facing caregiver and family challenges.
Where is the therapist licensed and based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Pennsylvania.
Which languages are used in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with this therapist?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions operate through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
Click the Start Therapy button, fill out a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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