Dana Spigener

Dana Spigener is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 13 years of clinical experience. He helps people manage anger, addictions, relationship strain, low self-esteem, and life changes. He aims to make the first step feel possible for someone who is unsure or nervous about starting therapy.

He creates a straightforward, nonjudgmental space where people can talk about what’s on their mind. Sessions focus on practical steps and clearer thinking rather than jargon. Dana listens for patterns that feed anger, anxiety, or low mood and helps people try new ways of responding.

Over his career he has supported people working through panic, mood struggles, post-traumatic stress, and isolation. He also addresses attachment concerns, caregiver stress, control issues, and difficulties with forgiveness, guilt, or shame. The work is pragmatic and paced to a person’s readiness.

Dana emphasizes communication skills and problem solving to reduce repeated conflicts and reactive behavior. He helps people build self-compassion and a stronger sense of purpose when life shifts or relationships feel strained. Progress is approached step by step, with room for setbacks and adjustments.

He is licensed as an LPC and practices from Oregon. Sessions are conducted in English. International clients may be accepted, and prospective clients should confirm current session options before booking.

Therapeutic approaches and how they translate online

Two evidence-based approaches often used for anger and related concerns are skills-based work and trauma-informed support. Skills-based work teaches concrete tools for managing strong emotions, relaxation, and clearer communication so people can respond differently in conflicts. Trauma-informed support focuses on understanding how past experiences shape reactions, helping people notice triggers and develop gentler ways to cope.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist reviews a person’s history, current goals, and what feels doable. Together they try methods that match those needs and adjust the plan as progress is seen or new issues arise.

Please confirm available session formats before booking because the profile does not list specific options. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life - for example, scheduling during a lunch break, avoiding travel time, or choosing meetings that work with work and family routines. It can also allow shorter check-ins when someone needs quick support, or longer sessions when deeper processing is needed. Licensed professionals will discuss which approach and format best fit each person’s goals and daily schedule.