Dana Alvanas, LPC/MHSP, NCC, Brentwood, TN

About Dana Alvanas

Focus areas

Addiction / Substance Abuse

Bipolar Disorder

Eating Disorder

Anxiety

Couples Therapy

Gender Affirming Counseling

Bereavement / Grief Counseling

Depression

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Individuals

Adults (25-64)

Couples

Seniors (65+)

Treatment approaches

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Dialectical (DBT)

Identity

Gender

Female

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Dana Alvanas

Dana Alvanas helps patients across Tennessee navigate emotional distress, relationship strain, and complex life transitions with thoughtful, evidence-based care. She works with adolescents, teens, adults, and seniors, providing individual and couples therapy that supports healing, insight, and meaningful behavioral change. Through her work at LifeStance Health, she creates a structured yet compassionate therapeutic environment where patients feel heard while building skills to improve daily functioning and long-term well-being. Ms. Alvanas specializes in treating anxiety, trauma/PTSD, and depression, while also supporting concerns such as ADHD, bipolar disorder, grief, and sleep disturbances. She partners with individuals and couples to strengthen communication, regulate emotions, and address patterns that interfere with relationships, identity development, and life satisfaction. Her clinical approach blends practical coping strategies with deeper therapeutic exploration, and she offers additional support across a broad range of mental health conditions. She is especially passionate about working with individuals recently discharged from psychiatric hospitalization, as well as those navigating court-ordered treatment, active legal matters, and disability paperwork. Ms. Alvanas understands the emotional weight and systemic complexity of these circumstances and focuses on stabilization, advocacy, and coordinated care to help patients regain footing and move forward with clarity and support. Her therapeutic methods include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, with additional evidence-based interventions available to meet diverse clinical needs. She has experience supporting LGBTQ+ individuals, first responders, and military veterans, among other specialized populations. ar

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Popular visit reasons

Depression

New Patient Visit

Nightmares

Pediatric Tics / Tourette Syndrome

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Sleep Problems

Young Adult Issues

Depression

New Patient Visit

Nightmares

Pediatric Tics / Tourette Syndrome

Office location

Dana Alvanas, LPC/MHSP, NCC also offers online video visits for patients

LifeStance Health - Tennessee

9020 Overlook Blvd, Brentwood, TN 37027

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Education and background

Practice names

LifeStance Health - Tennessee

Board certifications

National Board for Certified Counselors

NPI number

1962374066

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Frequently asked questions

How soon can I make an appointment with Dana Alvanas?

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Is Dana Alvanas accepting new patients?

Dana Alvanas generally accepts new patients on Zocdoc. You can see Dana Alvanas's earliest availability on Zocdoc and schedule an appointment online.

Does Dana Alvanas accept my insurance?

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Can I make an appointment with Dana Alvanas online?

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What practice does Dana Alvanas work with?

Dana Alvanas works with LifeStance Health - Tennessee.

Where is Dana Alvanas's office located?

Dana Alvanas has 2 office locations in Brentwood, view full addresses on Dana Alvanas's profile.

Which board certifications does Dana Alvanas have?

Dana Alvanas is certified by National Board for Certified Counselors.

What are common reasons for patients to see Dana Alvanas?

Dana Alvanas frequently sees patients for Depression, New Patient Visit, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Dana Alvanas on their profile.