Dana Anderson, MS, LICSW
Pronouns: She/her/hers
Accepting New Clients • Telehealth & In-Person
Adult Individuals, Couples, Children & Adolescents (14+), LGBTQIA+
Philosophy of Care
I am a licensed clinical social worker (LICSW) and have been providing psychotherapy since 2019. My training is based in psychodynamic theory with a client-centered and trauma-informed lens. I specialize in working with individuals struggling with shame, parents of children with behavioral/learning difficulties, adults with ADHD/ASD, men's issues in mental health, and those impacted by early childhood attachment trauma. In session I hold space for humor, negative self-beliefs, systemic frustrations, and ambivalence to support clients in discerning what is helpful to them and what is harmful. I strive to continually practice cultural humility and curiosity that is free from judgment to show respect for every client's individual experience.
Education
Master of Social Work (MSW), Smith College
Bachelor of Science (BS) in Psychology, Western Washington University
Licensure & Credentials
Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW), Washington State
License #: LW61532346
Specialties
Addiction
ADHD
Alcohol Use
Depression
Developmental Disorders
Domestic Abuse
Drug Abuse
Parenting
Relationship Issues
School Issues
Shame & Guilt
Mental Disorders
Impulse Control Disorders
Mood Disorders
Thinking Disorders
Treatments
Compassion Focused
Culturally Sensitive
Emotionally Focused
Integrative
Interpersonal
Multicultural
Narrative
Psychodynamic
Clientele:
Adult Individuals
Couples
Children & Adolescents (14+)
LGBTQIA+
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Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
GAD affects 6.8 million adults, or 3.1% of the U.S. population, yet only 43.2% are receiving treatment.
Women are twice as likely to be affected as men.
GAD often co-occurs with major depression.
Panic Disorder(PD)
PD affects 6 million adults, or 2.7% of the U.S. population.
Women are twice as likely to be affected as men.
Social Anxiety Disorder (SAD)
SAD affects 15 million adults, or 6.8% of the U.S. population.
SAD is equally common among men and women and typically begins around age 13.
According to a 2007 ADAA survey, 36% of people with social anxiety disorder report experiencing symptoms for 10 or more years before seeking help.
Specific Phobias
Specific phobias affect 19 million adults, or 8.7% of the U.S. population.
Women are twice as likely to be affected as men.
Symptoms typically begin in childhood; the average age-of-onset is 7 years old.
Treatment For Anxiety
Psychotherapy or “talk therapy” can help people with anxiety disorders. To be effective, psychotherapy must be directed at the person’s specific anxieties and tailored to his or her needs.