{"id":6338,"date":"2025-07-11T03:09:45","date_gmt":"2025-07-11T03:09:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/psychotherapyandcounselingservices.com\/?page_id=6338"},"modified":"2025-07-11T03:14:23","modified_gmt":"2025-07-11T03:14:23","slug":"dana-marston-lmsw","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/psychotherapyandcounselingservices.com\/en\/dana-marston-lmsw\/","title":{"rendered":"Dana Marston, LMSW"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"6338\" class=\"elementor elementor-6338\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-29f37866 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"29f37866\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-3db65bf9\" data-id=\"3db65bf9\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-746da9ce elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"746da9ce\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Dana Marston, LMSW<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7eca635d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7eca635d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><img data-srcset=\"https:\/\/psychotherapyandcounselingservices.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Dana-Marston-LMSW-min.jpg 750w, https:\/\/psychotherapyandcounselingservices.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Dana-Marston-LMSW-min-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/psychotherapyandcounselingservices.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Dana-Marston-LMSW-min-10x12.jpg 10w\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/psychotherapyandcounselingservices.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Dana-Marston-LMSW-min.jpg\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-6342 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" alt=\"dana marston\"    sizes=\"(max-width: 308px) 100vw, 308px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-6342\" src=\"https:\/\/psychotherapyandcounselingservices.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Dana-Marston-LMSW-min.jpg\" alt=\"dana marston\" width=\"308\" height=\"386\" srcset=\"https:\/\/psychotherapyandcounselingservices.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Dana-Marston-LMSW-min.jpg 750w, https:\/\/psychotherapyandcounselingservices.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Dana-Marston-LMSW-min-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/psychotherapyandcounselingservices.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Dana-Marston-LMSW-min-10x12.jpg 10w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 308px) 100vw, 308px\" \/><\/noscript>Dana Marston is a Licensed Master Social Worker with over 10 years of experience supporting children and families in schools. She specializes in helping with challenges like ADHD, anxiety, autism, depression, and more. Dana uses proven methods like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA), and mindfulness techniques to help clients feel understood and supported. Her mantra is &#8220;you are enough,&#8221; &#8220;you got this,&#8221; or &#8220;you are stronger than you think&#8221;\u2014a reminder to her clients that they have the strength to overcome challenges.<\/p><p>Dana earned her Master of Social Work from Sacred Heart University, where she focused on Direct Clinical Practice. She also holds a Bachelor\u2019s degree in Liberal Arts &amp; Sciences from Southern Connecticut State University, with a focus on Public Health and Wellness. These educational foundations guide her client-centered approach to therapy.<\/p><p>Over the years, Dana has worked with a variety of people, from children to adults, including teenagers, young adults, and college students. She\u2019s experienced in helping with behavioral issues, peer relationships, grief, school struggles, and more. Dana also works closely with families to help students with Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) and 504 accommodations so they can succeed both in school and emotionally.<\/p><p>What sets Dana apart is her approach that focuses on strengths. She believes in empowering her clients by highlighting their abilities and helping them reach their goals. Whether it\u2019s helping a child manage anxiety, guiding a teenager through stress, or supporting a college student with academics, Dana tailors her work to each individual\u2019s needs.<\/p><p>Outside of work, Dana enjoys spending time with family and friends, spoiling her dog, cooking, trying new foods and restaurants, and doing crafts. She is passionate about her work and loves making a positive difference in the lives of others.<\/p><p>If you\u2019re looking for a compassionate, experienced social worker who understands the challenges of personal and academic growth, Dana is here to help.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dana Marston, LMSW Dana Marston is a Licensed Master Social Worker with over 10 years of experience supporting children and families in schools. 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