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Dana Legrande, LCSW

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Dana is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

4.5 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Dana. View 38 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in New York

Recent reviews

Dana is really the best! She really takes notes on my past and brings things to light that I didn't see!

Reviewed July 2022

Dana is always supportive and able to provide insight on any issues I'm currently experiencing. She is always fexible and accommodates my busy schedule.

Reviewed May 2022

More about Dana

  • 12 years' experience
  • Female
  • LCSW

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 10 years of experience helping individuals gain insight into themselves while addressing life challenges that may keep them stuck in undesirable situations. I have worked closely with people diagnosed with both mental illness and substance abuse disorders and have gained insight and expertise in addressing they many challenges and concerns of this population.

I utilize a multi-dimensional approach with the goal of enhancing our client’s ability to achieve stability and growth in all areas of their lives. I am a great believer that laughter is medicine and therapeutic. I present a 12-step focused foundation providing psycho-education, problem identification and behavior modification, exploration of family of origin issues and historical trauma, affirmative self-imaging and long-term goal identification. One of my greatest strengths is my compassion and understanding for my clients.

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Self esteem Bipolar disorder Depression Coping with life changes Addictions Relationship issues Family conflicts Intimacy-related issues Parenting issues Anger management Compassion fatigue ADHD

Treatment Approaches

  • Attachment-Based Therapy
  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Gottman Method
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Solution-Focused Therapy

Licenses

Dana Legrande's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1255898342.

  • LCSW · New York · 080869 · Expires November 2027

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.

Reviews for Dana Legrande

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

4.5

38 reviews

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Clients mention: Amazing The best Recommend Supportive Understanding Comfortable Excellent Great Helpful Professional

Dana is really the best! She really takes notes on my past and brings things to light that I didn't see!

Reviewed July 2022

Dana is always supportive and able to provide insight on any issues I'm currently experiencing. She is always fexible and accommodates my busy schedule.

Reviewed May 2022

Love Dana ! She’s a wonderful therapist

Reviewed March 2022

Dana is literally the best! She really understands the context of who her clients are!

Reviewed January 2022

I’ve been meeting with Dana for just over a year on this app and she’s been very supportive through this very strange, unusual time filled with its ups and downs. I feel very comfortable sharing with her and receptive to her observations and feedback. Using BetterHelp has been a great way for me to work on myself and feel comfortable speaking freely from the comfort of my own home.

Reviewed December 2021

Dana has been extremely helpful in all aspects of our sessions. She is very thoughtful and understanding with clear insights into what I am currently trying learn about myself.

Reviewed December 2021

I have been working with Dana for two years now and have felt supported, seen and heard in every session. She is an authentic and down to earth professional with a gift for her work.

Reviewed November 2021

She is fantastic and I’m very happy to have her! She listens and offers important feedback to help me grow

Reviewed September 2021

Dana is literally the best therapist I could have asked for! Even virtually she is able to pick up on things with me! She is so skilled in her craft!

Reviewed July 2021

Dana is an AMAZING therapist!!!!!!!!!!! She isn't just a " counselor that you talk to". She has a great knowledge base and is able to seamlessly explain things.

Reviewed March 2021

She is very good at a job and she’s helping me learn a lot about myself that I didn’t know.

Reviewed February 2021

Dana creates a professionally consistent safe space! Her presence and expertise inspires healing and growth at a deep level. She has been an invaluable support and catalyst of personal development for me for over a year now! Thank you Dana!

Reviewed February 2021

I couldn't have hoped for a better therapist suited to my needs during this time.

Reviewed January 2021

Dana is a down to earth, supportive, and intelligent counselor. She takes her clients mental health concerns seriously, analyzes and evaluates them to provide the best care and healing for them. I am glad and very fortunate to have Dana as my counselor.

Reviewed December 2020

In just two sessions, Dana has been professional, thoughtful and on top of her game. I am eager to see what lies ahead during our sessions together.

Reviewed November 2020

Amazing and very in tune with me and my needs

Reviewed November 2020

Dana was very direct when I needed it the most and gracefully provided many tips on how to manage my anxiety. Her ability to engage made me feel comfortable to open up about my thoughts, feelings and past.

Reviewed November 2020

Dana is such an amazing counselor. She’s honest, real, and always gives the best advice and guides me in the right direction.

Reviewed November 2020

Dana is very professional, and also caring. She responds in a timely manner and is dependable. I learned a lot in a short amount of time from her knowledge and resources. Thank you so much Dana!

Reviewed September 2020

She responds within 24 hours most of the time which is fine with me because we have weekly or biweekly calls where we do most of our talking. I’ve really appreciated her guidance with helping me work on my anxiety and depression.

Reviewed August 2020

Very sweet and very good at understanding

Reviewed June 2020

Dana is the best therapist! I was moments away from becoming a non-believer and working with her changed my perspective about the benefits of therapy.

Reviewed June 2020

Dana gives excellent advice, is always quick to respond, and took extra time at the beginning to get to know me. Right from the start I felt like she really cared about me, and I look forward to our conversations.

Reviewed June 2020

It's very easy to talk to Mrs. Legrande. She's empathetic and compassionate. I enjoy hearing her perspective on how to deal with challenges. I would recommend her to anyone who is looking for a therapist. Great experience!

Reviewed June 2020

Ms. Legrande provides excellent resources, challenges my thinking, and helps me develop weekly goals for myself. Any questions or concerns I have I know I can reach out to her and she’ll respond in a timely manner. I feel supported and challenged to grow equally, a difficult balance to strike. I would not be doing as well as I am if not for Dana.

Reviewed June 2020

Amazing woman

Reviewed March 2020

Dana is amazing! I tried a few different counselors during my trial period and it took some time before I reached Dana. I appreciate the readings and articles that she sends a few times a week. She’s very good with responding in a timely manner. I can go back and forth with her on chat almost every day. She gives constructive feedback and is very supportive. I would highly recommend her to anyone seeking a therapist who is active and supportive.

Reviewed March 2020

Excellent and professional with a heart of gold!

Reviewed March 2020

Dana was responsive and a good listener. She was able to help me make actionable changes to lessen my anxiety.

Reviewed March 2020

I love working with Dana. She is an attentive listener and cares for your emotionally healthy success.

Reviewed March 2020

She was extremely helpful, put me at ease.

Reviewed February 2020

Dana Legrande is an excellent therapist. She is genuinely concerned about my situation and has been very attentive. She has offered good advice and follow-up as well as other methods I can use to help my situation improve. I am very happy that I was able to connect to her and I would recommend her to everyone. Thank you Dana!

Reviewed February 2020

Dana has been an amazing counselor and has guided me to a better state of being and understanding. She takes the time to understand the complex issues and makes them simple enough to understand and face whatever it is you’re going through. I highly recommend her for those in need of counseling.

Reviewed January 2020

Dana offers guided insight with knowledge and great observation. I’ve been able to pinpoint issues and take the steps needed to work on these in a healthy, constructive way. I felt comfortable with her right away and I am glad I chose her as my counselor.

Reviewed December 2019

Dana listens and responds promptly. At times I don't write anything but she is always sending me positivity and helpful information . She is always there for me even when I'm not.

Reviewed December 2019

Dana is extremely understanding, kind, and responsive. She truly is my pocket therapist!

Reviewed November 2019

Dana really takes the steps to show that she cares. She’s very understanding and knowledgeable, I can’t thank her enough!

Reviewed November 2019

I highly recommend Dana. After working with her in short period of time, I noticed positive change on my behavior. I like her prompt responses and sharing me some significant links.

Reviewed September 2019

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Frequently asked questions

Does Dana Legrande offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Dana Legrande works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Dana Legrande speak?

Dana Legrande speaks English.

How many years of experience does Dana Legrande have?

Dana Legrande has 12 years of experience.

Where is Dana Legrande licensed to practice?

Dana Legrande is licensed to practice in New York.

Does Dana Legrande accept clients outside of the United States?

No, Dana Legrande does not accept clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Dana Legrande offer?

Dana Legrande offers clients Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Gottman Method, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy.

How can I communicate with Dana Legrande?

Dana Legrande can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Dana Legrande?

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