Dana Slay, LCSW

Dana Slay is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in New Mexico who brings ten years of practice to conversations about life changes and stress. She approaches therapy as a place to speak honestly about what is happening and to name the real problems. Dana is warm, down-to-earth, and curious about people’s stories. She draws on her own experience with transitions when supporting others through career shifts, separation, or midlife reassessment. Sessions focus on clear, practical steps rather than one-size-fits-all rules. Dana asks questions, listens closely, and helps clients make sense of confusing feelings. Dana uses methods that include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy to help with anxiety, self-esteem, workplace issues, and money concerns. These approaches are used to identify unhelpful thoughts, build small habits, and set achievable goals. People meet her to talk through stress, career crossroads, divorce and separation, and the particular challenges that come with midlife transitions. She aims to help clients feel understood and to find workable strategies for everyday life. Her style is practical and compassionate. Sessions tend to center on what the client wants to change and on steps that fit the client’s life. The goal is clearer thinking and better coping, not quick fixes.

Approaches that help during transitions and midlife change

CBT, or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and testing them with small behavioral changes. It can help reduce anxiety and improve how someone responds to stress. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention practices to notice thoughts and feelings without judgment, which can calm racing thoughts and improve focus. Solution-Focused Therapy centers on current goals and practical steps, helping people build on strengths and create quick, achievable changes.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist collaborates with each person to choose methods that fit their goals, needs, and preferences. That might mean starting with brief goal-focused work, adding mindfulness practices, or using CBT tools to shift day-to-day thinking. The plan can change as progress is made.

The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm the available options before booking. In general, online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, shorten commute time, and allow for shorter check-ins when schedules demand them. Licensed professionals can adapt these approaches for remote sessions so clients can practice new skills between meetings and apply them to real situations.