Dana Greenlaw, MS

Therapist - Downingtown Office

$150/hour

she/her

Dana is a clinical therapist with over ten years of experience working with children and their families in a variety of settings. Dana holds a master’s in clinical mental health counseling and a bachelor’s in elementary education. She has worked with the Kennett Consolidated School District in middle school as a mental health therapist and has seven years’ experience as an elementary school teacher in various locations, including internationally. Dana is passionate about bridging the gaps between educational and clinical therapeutic settings and works closely with families and schools to develop and provide comprehensive care when necessary. Her strengths include working with adolescents, specifically those navigating the chaotic waters of middle school and high school.

Dana tends to focus on self-esteem building, effective communication, peer conflict, self-awareness and emotional language building. With her years as an educator and working closely with clients in schools, Dana also has an understanding and passion for working with teachers! Dana commonly utilizes CBT, person-centered, and trauma-responsive approaches, while integrating play therapy techniques, IFS and family systems work when appropriate. Outside of therapy you can find Dana traveling, spending time with family, hiking trails with her dog and searching for good music and food.

Special Areas of Focus - Treatment of: Children (ages 10-18) • Bullying •Self-esteem building •Divorce •Anxiety •Depression • Trauma • Grief • Burnout • Work related stress/ anxiety

Education/Experience - BS Elementary Education, Pennsylvania State University • MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, West Chester University • Master Charter Elementary School, Philadelphia, PA • Grand Cayman International School, Grand Cayman Islands • Norristown Elementary School, Norristown, PA • Central Behavioral Health, Norristown, PA • Child and Family Focus, Hatboro, PA • Family Service of Chester County, Kennett Square, PA

Specialty Training/Certifications - TF-CBT • Trauma & Crisis Intervention Work and the Professional • K-6 certified general educational teacher in PA