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Dana Spigener

Dana Spigener, LPC

Therapist in Oregon

Straightforward counseling for self esteem and life change

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13 years of experience listed

LPC professional credentials

English languages

  • Support for addictions
  • Focus on relationships
  • Practical emotional skills

About Dana

Dana Spigener is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) with 13 years of clinical experience. He helps people who struggle with addictions, relationship strain, anger, low self esteem, and big life changes. Dana speaks plainly and encourages a first step toward getting support when things feel overwhelming.

He focuses on building an open space for people to talk about what they think and feel. Sessions are meant to be nonjudgmental and practical. Dana listens, helps name patterns, and works with each person to set clear, doable goals.

Clients often bring worries about mood, panic, or social anxiety, and he draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address those concerns. He also helps with attachment struggles, caregiver stress, communication problems, control issues, and feelings of guilt or shame. The work can involve learning skills to manage strong emotions and breaking cycles that keep problems stuck.

Dana offers support for questions of life purpose, self-love, and isolation. He aims to be straightforward and warm in sessions, helping people find steps they can practice between meetings. Over time the focus is on small changes that add up to better daily functioning.

He is licensed in Oregon and works in English. If you are ready to begin, choosing Start Therapy and completing the short matching questionnaire is the next step to schedule a first session.

Evidence-based techniques for online therapy and fit

Many clients benefit from structured, evidence-based approaches that focus on practical skills and behavior change. Cognitive-behavioral techniques help people notice unhelpful thoughts and test new ways of thinking and acting, which can ease anxiety, mood problems, and self esteem concerns. Exposure-based strategies address panic and social anxiety by helping people gradually face feared situations and build confidence through repeated practice.

Therapy is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to choose techniques that match their goals, needs, and comfort level. Together they will try approaches, adjust as needed, and track small changes over time to find what fits best.

The original biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life by removing travel time and allowing appointments from different locations. It can also let people choose shorter check-ins when a full session is not needed and help maintain continuity of care across moves or travel.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

AddictionsRelationship issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

Attachment issuesCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsControl issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobia

Experience

13+ years

Credentials

Oregon

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Dana address?

Dana works with people facing addictions, relationship struggles, anger, low self esteem, and coping with life changes. He also supports issues like mood disorders, panic, post-traumatic stress, and social anxiety.

How would you describe his approach in sessions?

Sessions are offered in a plain, nonjudgmental style focused on listening and clear goal-setting. He helps clients name patterns, practice skills, and take small steps between meetings.

What is his clinical background?

He has 13 years of professional experience working with people on addiction, anxiety, mood, and relationship concerns. His background emphasizes practical, evidence-based techniques.

Where is he licensed and practicing from?

Dana holds licensure as an LPC and is licensed in Oregon. Sessions are conducted in English.

Can people outside the United States work with him?

International clients are accepted. Sessions are offered in English for all clients.

What session formats are available?

The original biography does not specify session formats, so please confirm the current options when scheduling. The therapist platform will list how sessions are delivered.

How are fees and payment handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

Select the continue button on this profile, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.

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