Dana Lawson
Hi! I'm Dana, a Licensed Professional Counselor. I provide compassionate and effective anxiety therapy individuals teens and adults in the state of Oregon. I help clients who struggle with anxiety, shame, perfectionism, or a harsh inner critic to find greater peace, self-compassion and healthier boundaries and relationships. I specialize in working with college students and young professionals, maternal mental health, body image and disordered eating, life transitions, perfectionism and shame. My approach is integrated - I draw from theoretical orientations that are person-centered, humanistic and behavioral. I use Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and use IFS-informed parts work with clients. The practice of self-compassion is foundational to my work. I approach therapy from a trauma-informed and attachment-based perspective. Clients who work with me benefit from my ability to help you to: Identify and live in alignment with your values Build your toolkit of your coping skills to manage stress and anxiety Challenge your negative self-talk and inner critic Increase your capacity for greater self-compassion Set healthier boundaries and improve communication in your relationships Identify and understand your emotions, thoughts, and behaviors Define what a life worth living is for you.