Dana Cea (she/they)

PhD, CPSS, CRC, LCMHC, NCC
Accepting Clients

*Only scheduling autism assessments at this time*

Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor in Pikeville, NC

Services
  • Individual
  • Couples
  • Family

About My Clients

I’m Dana, and I help folx just like you: ones that have it within them to be true to who they are and just want some support to get there. The clients I work with have dealt with some tough $hit. My clients describe me as making them feel “normal” and that they wish we had met as friends. In a world that often feels like it was not made for you, this is a place when you can show up authentically.

My Background and Approach

As someone who is in therapy themself, I recognize the importance of the therapeutic alliance. My background and training as a Certified Peer Support Specialist means I am a human first and foremost. I became a therapist because I wanted to contribute to changing the system by decolonizing it from the inside. I use the privilege that comes with the education I received and research I have done to help you with assessments, accommodation requests, and letters of support in addition to ongoing therapy for individuals, couple/ relationships, families, and groups. I know that everyone wants something different in therapy, so I stay flexible and adjust to your needs. At the end of each session, I ask for your feedback so I can make the next session better. Together, we will focus on what is important to you.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

About me: I identify as a queer (sexuality and gender identity), disabled, white person who works in the mental health field. I also identify as a person in recovery with severe and persistent mental illness. I am a survivor of suicide loss. I provide all services via online therapy. Please reach out to learn more! Email: dana(at)panaceamw.com MY VALUES: P – Person Centered, A – Affirming, N – Nurturing, A – Authentic, C – Collaborative, E – Empowering, A – Accountable Therapy with me is… Affirming, Collaborative, Fun (We laugh and cuss!), Transparent; Therapy with me is NOT… Confusing, Invalidating, One-size-fits-all, Rigid

Techniques I Use

Other Techniques
  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Culturally Sensitive Therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing

Issues I Treat

Specialties
Autism Spectrum Disorder Gender Identity Therapy Grief or Loss
Other Issues
  • ADHD Therapists
  • Anxiety
  • Autism Spectrum Disorder
  • Bipolar
  • Career Counseling
  • Chronic Pain or Illness
  • Depression
  • Gender Identity Therapy
  • Grief or Loss
  • LGBTQ-Friendly Therapists
  • Physical Disability
  • Polyamorous and Open Relationships
  • Self-Esteem
  • Suicidal Thoughts
  • Systemic Oppression Therapy
I offer online counseling in the following states:
I have experience with the following
  • Agnosticism
  • Christianity
  • Hinduism
  • Islam
  • Interfaith
  • Multifaith

At A Glance

  • Experience: 11 years of practice
  • Languages: English
  • Rate: $185/session

Reach out to Dana