Dhana Clarkson , LMHC

Dhana Clarkson brings more than 15 years of professional counseling experience to her practice, offering a positive and encouraging approach tailored to each person she sees. She focuses on practical, solution-oriented strategies and problem solving, blending clinical skills and personal creativity to shape treatment that matches individual needs. Her work emphasizes the importance of a trusting and respectful therapeutic relationship, and she believes that such a partnership can help people address a wide range of challenges and move toward meaningful change.

Clarkson integrates elements from multiple psychotherapeutic models rather than relying on a single method, selecting interventions that fit the client and the situation. She attends to the whole person, considering how physical health and life circumstances may affect mood and functioning. She also brings a Christian perspective and can incorporate faith-based considerations into sessions when that is requested by the client.

Clarkson holds the LMHC credential - Licensed Mental Health Counselor - and uses her training to support clients working through stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, self-esteem and intimacy-related issues, among other areas of focus.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Dhana Clarkson

Clarkson commonly uses Attachment-Based Therapy to explore how early relationships influence current patterns of relating and emotional response. This approach helps people understand attachment needs, improve trust, and build healthier connections. She also applies Client-Centered Therapy, which emphasizes empathic listening and meeting the person where they are, supporting self-exploration and personal growth through a nonjudgmental therapeutic stance. In addition, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and to develop practical skills for managing symptoms like anxiety, mood changes, and panic attacks.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Clarkson works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods fit their goals, preferences, and life circumstances, adjusting strategies as progress unfolds. This collaborative process helps ensure care aligns with what the client finds most helpful.

Online therapy with video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offers flexibility for people balancing work, family, or geographic constraints. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, access support from a licensed professional, and use formats that suit differing communication styles and daily routines.