Dana Waknin Counseling • Accepting New Clients Across Texas (Telehealth & Frisco, TX) • 10–15 Min Consultation Calls Available
Dana Waknin Counseling

Dana Waknin, MS, LPC • Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas
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Dana Waknin, MS, LPC - Founder of Dana Waknin Counseling

Dana Waknin, MS, LPC

Dana Waknin Counseling

Frisco, TX & Statewide Texas Telehealth

Credentials & Training
  • Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the State of Texas
  • M.S. in Clinical Psychology, Capella University
  • B.S. in Behavioral Science
  • Clinical Training: Person-Centered Therapy, CBT, Trauma-Focused CBT (TF-CBT), ACT, and Mindfulness
  • Languages: Bilingual in English and Hebrew
Meet Your Therapist

"I like asking the thoughtful, hard questions in a way that helps you reflect rather than feel defensive."

Hi, I'm Dana. I founded Dana Waknin Counseling because I believe therapy should feel both genuinely human and practically useful. When you sit down with me, you will not get cold clinical jargon or a therapist who simply nods in silence.

Using a person-centered approach alongside cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and Trauma-Focused CBT (TF-CBT), we work together as a team. We start with what is weighing on you today, build a clear understanding of how your mind and nervous system respond to stress, and move into deeper healing only when you feel steady and ready.

Whether you are seeking therapy in English or Hebrew, my goal is to empower you with practical strategies and honest insights while fostering real self-compassion and resilience.

Recommended First Step: New clients are encouraged to start with a brief 10 to 15 minute consultation call so we can talk through what you are looking for, answer your questions, and make sure we feel like a great fit before scheduling your first full session.

Schedule a 10–15 Min Consultation → Book Directly / Check Insurance on Headway
How I Do Therapy

In our sessions, I bring a warm, conversational, and direct character. I enjoy gently challenging my clients and asking the hard questions, always in a non-judgmental way that gives you room to pause and really think instead of feeling like you have to be on the defensive.

Being person-centered means you dictate the speed of our work. I pay close attention to your cues, nudging you slightly outside your comfort zone when it is helpful, without ever pushing too far before you are ready to open up about deeper experiences.

What Our Sessions Feel Like

01
Honest Reflection Without Judgment: We look at the patterns keeping you stuck by asking thoughtful questions that invite curiosity rather than self-criticism.
02
Clear CBT Psychoeducation: You will learn how the cognitive behavioral model actually works so you understand the connection between your thoughts, emotions, and actions before trying to apply it under stress.
03
Client-Led Readiness: We check in regularly on what feels manageable. Deep trauma work only happens after you feel safe, grounded, and emotionally regulated.
How We Pace Our Work Together

From Managing the "Here and Now" to Deeper Healing

You never have to unpack your deepest history in the first week. We build a foundation first so you have the tools to stay steady when deeper topics come up.

Phase 1 • Foundation The Here & Now

Stabilizing Daily Life

We start with whatever is interfering with your day-to-day life right now, whether that is daily anxiety, sleep disruption, overwhelm at work, or relationship stress.

Phase 2 • Skill Building CBT & Regulation

Understanding the CBT Model

Through collaborative psychoeducation, you develop a clear grasp of the CBT model and build emotional regulation skills at your own pace until you feel confident applying them in real life.

Phase 3 • Deeper Work Trauma & TF-CBT

In-Depth Trauma Processing

Once daily symptoms are managed and you feel safe, comfortable, and emotionally regulated, we can move forward into deeper childhood or past trauma work using TF-CBT.