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Dana McKennon, LCPC

  • Experience21 years
  • LocationIllinois
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Trauma and abuse
  • LanguagesEnglish
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About Dana

Dana McKennon is an Illinois-licensed professional counselor (LCPC) with 21 years of clinical experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting concerns, and attention and focus difficulties including ADHD.

Background and approach

She emphasizes practical support for concentration and memory challenges alongside work on related areas such as panic, obsessions and compulsions, body image, and reactions to traumatic events. Her practice centers on creating an open, nonjudgmental space where clients can speak freely about thoughts and feelings.

Dana collaborates with each person to identify goals and develop strategies that fit their daily life, offering compassionate guidance through difficult moments and practical tools for change. She recognizes that beginning therapy requires courage and aims to make that first step feel respected and supported.

Evidence-Based Approaches and Online Care



Dana uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques tailored to present concerns. One approach focuses on practical skills for managing anxiety and panic, teaching breathing and coping strategies that help reduce the intensity of symptoms and increase daily functioning. Another approach targets attention and concentration challenges associated with ADHD by developing routines, organizational tools, and cognitive strategies to improve focus and memory in everyday tasks.

Choosing the right method is part of the therapeutic process, and Dana works collaboratively with clients to determine what fits their needs, goals, and preferences. She adjusts techniques over time, gathering feedback and refining the plan so that therapy remains relevant and useful for each individual.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which offer flexibility for scheduling around work and family life. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care and access support from licensed professionals without the need to travel, helping clients integrate therapeutic work into their routines.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Dana commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, and attention and focus issues including ADHD, along with related concerns such as panic, OCD symptoms, body image, and social anxiety.
What is Dana's therapeutic style?
Her approach is collaborative and nonjudgmental, focusing on creating an open space where thoughts and feelings can be shared and practical strategies can be developed together.
How long has she been practicing?
Dana brings 21 years of professional experience in clinical work to her practice, supporting clients across a range of stress and anxiety-related concerns.
What credentials and location apply to her practice?
She holds the LCPC credential and is licensed in Illinois with licence number IL LCPC 180006076.
Can sessions be conducted in other languages or for international clients?
Services are offered in English, and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Clients can meet through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on their preference and scheduling.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Dana?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseParenting issuesADHD

Additional focus areas

Body imageFirst responder issuesObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPost-traumatic stressSocial anxiety and phobiaTrichotillomania

Experience

21+ years

Licensed

Illinois

Languages

English