Dana Secord, LPC
Dana Secord - Licensed counselor for trauma and relationships
- Stress and anxiety support
- LGBTQ+ affirming care
- Relationship and grief work
About Dana Secord
Dana Secord is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) credentialed to practice in Colorado and Texas who centers her work on helping adults make sense of their life stories and emotional experience. She holds a Master of Arts degree in Professional Counseling from Texas Wesleyan University and has built a practice that blends clinical training with practical, compassionate care. Dana has worked in private practice with people navigating depression, anxiety, substance use, domestic violence, relationship conflict, gender and sexual identity questions, LGBTQ+ concerns, and a range of personality, mood, and adjustment disorders. Prior to private practice, she provided therapy in community health settings for individuals impacted by sexual abuse, post-traumatic stress, anger management difficulties, bipolar disorder, low self-esteem, and eating disorders.
Dana uses an integrative approach that invites clients to express feelings, explore thoughts, and gain insight into patterns that affect relationships and daily life. She treats each person as the expert on their own experience and collaborates with them to develop individualized strategies for coping and growth. Her goal is to create a nonjudgmental space where people struggling with hopelessness, racing thoughts, or persistent emotional pain can work toward greater clarity and more manageable ways of living.
Dana uses an integrative approach that invites clients to express feelings, explore thoughts, and gain insight into patterns that affect relationships and daily life. She treats each person as the expert on their own experience and collaborates with them to develop individualized strategies for coping and growth. Her goal is to create a nonjudgmental space where people struggling with hopelessness, racing thoughts, or persistent emotional pain can work toward greater clarity and more manageable ways of living.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFertility issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHearing impairedHIV / AIDSHoardingImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Existential Therapy Jungian Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Somatic Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Dana Secord have?
Dana Secord has 6 years of experience.
Is Dana Secord a licensed therapist?
Yes. Dana holds the LPC credential. License details are CO LPC LPC.0017943 and TX LPC 81781.
In which languages does Dana Secord provide therapy?
Therapy is provided in English.
Where is Dana Secord located?
Dana is located in Texas.
How can I work with Dana Secord as my therapist?
You can work with Dana Secord through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Dana Secord work with international clients?
Dana Secord does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Dana Secord cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Dana Secord
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting entangled in them, and then choose actions that align with personal values - a useful approach for anxiety, depression, and chronic stress).Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on patterns that form in close relationships, exploring how early connections influence current intimacy, trust, and communication - it can be especially relevant for relationship difficulties, abandonment concerns, and attachment issues.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT helps identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, teaching practical skills to manage symptoms and build healthier routines - it is often applied to anxiety, depression, and coping challenges).
Finding the right approach is part of the process; Dana works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan over time as progress and priorities evolve. Licensed professionals tailor strategies to each person rather than using a one-size-fits-all model.
Online therapy with Dana is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access regular support from home, while allowing therapy to fit into work, family, and caregiving responsibilities.