Dana Steiner, LCPC
Experienced Illinois couples and individual therapist
- 26 years experience
- Mindfulness and Gottman
- Relationship and family focus
About Dana Steiner
Dana Steiner is a licensed Illinois therapist with more than 26 years of experience helping individuals and couples navigate relationship challenges, grief, intimacy concerns, parenting struggles, and major life transitions. She works with a wide range of issues including depression, anxiety, stress, addictions, trauma and abuse, eating and sleeping problems, self-esteem, career concerns, ADHD, and compassion fatigue, as well as additional focus areas such as blended family dynamics, body image, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, communication and control issues, infidelity, and isolation.
Dana blends a supportive, compassionate stance with direct feedback when appropriate, inviting two-way communication so treatment plans can be tailored to each person or couple. She has intensive training in mindfulness skills, holds a level one certification in the Gottman Method for working with couples, and draws from client-centered, cognitive behavioral, and dialectical behavior therapy approaches to meet the needs of diverse clients. She also has certification to supervise Licensed Professional Counselors and Licensed Clinical Professional Counselors.
Originally from Brooklyn, New York, she completed undergraduate studies in psychology at Washington University in St. Louis and pursued graduate training in Chicago at Argosy University, becoming fully licensed to practice independently in Illinois several years after finishing her graduate work. Dana is a member of the American Counseling Association and the National Association of Professional Women, where she was recognized for outstanding dedication to her profession. She has been named Therapist of the Year in a client-voted honor and is listed as an Honored VIP member in Covington's Who's Who.
Dana emphasizes practical, collaborative work aimed at helping people manage and overcome problems while building trust in the therapeutic relationship. She welcomes the courage it takes to pursue change and offers experienced, compassionate guidance throughout the process. LCPC indicates she is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, a credential that authorizes independent clinical counseling practice in Illinois.
Dana blends a supportive, compassionate stance with direct feedback when appropriate, inviting two-way communication so treatment plans can be tailored to each person or couple. She has intensive training in mindfulness skills, holds a level one certification in the Gottman Method for working with couples, and draws from client-centered, cognitive behavioral, and dialectical behavior therapy approaches to meet the needs of diverse clients. She also has certification to supervise Licensed Professional Counselors and Licensed Clinical Professional Counselors.
Originally from Brooklyn, New York, she completed undergraduate studies in psychology at Washington University in St. Louis and pursued graduate training in Chicago at Argosy University, becoming fully licensed to practice independently in Illinois several years after finishing her graduate work. Dana is a member of the American Counseling Association and the National Association of Professional Women, where she was recognized for outstanding dedication to her profession. She has been named Therapist of the Year in a client-voted honor and is listed as an Honored VIP member in Covington's Who's Who.
Dana emphasizes practical, collaborative work aimed at helping people manage and overcome problems while building trust in the therapeutic relationship. She welcomes the courage it takes to pursue change and offers experienced, compassionate guidance throughout the process. LCPC indicates she is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, a credential that authorizes independent clinical counseling practice in Illinois.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
Stress, AnxietyAddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseEating disordersSleeping disordersSelf esteemCareer difficultiesDepressionCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
Blended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationEating and food-related issuesFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersPostpartum depressionPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Gottman Method Mindfulness Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Dana Steiner have?
Dana Steiner has 26 years of experience.
Is Dana Steiner a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the LCPC credential. License details: IL LCPC 180001600.
In which languages does Dana Steiner provide therapy?
Therapy is provided in English.
Where is Dana Steiner located?
She is located in Illinois.
How can I work with Dana Steiner as my therapist?
You can work with Dana Steiner through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Dana Steiner work with international clients?
Dana Steiner does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Dana Steiner 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 with therapy 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 Options
Dana integrates evidence-informed approaches to address relationship and individual concerns. Mindfulness Therapy focuses on present-moment awareness and teaches practical skills for reducing stress, managing difficult emotions, and improving focus - helpful for anxiety, stress, and coping with chronic illness. The Gottman Method is a structured approach for couples that emphasizes improving communication, resolving conflict, and strengthening connection through research-based interventions - it is well suited for partners working through relationship challenges and intimacy issues. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, respect, and collaboration, allowing clients to guide the pace and goals of therapy while the therapist provides unconditional support and tailored feedback.
Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Dana works collaboratively with each person or couple to determine what fits best based on their needs, goals, and preferences. She combines elements from different methods as appropriate to create a personalized plan that evolves over time.
Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, making it easier to access care around work, family, and health demands. These options allow licensed professionals to provide consistent support, maintain continuity of care during life transitions, and adapt session styles to what feels most effective for each client.