Dana Thurston, LCSW, DE | Psychotherapist

About Dana Thurston

Focus areas

Adolescent / Teen Issues

Emotion Regulation Therapy (ERT)

Psychological Trauma

Counselling For First Responders

Life Transition

Stress Management

Depression

Motivational Interviewing

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Children (<13)

Families

Adults (25-64)

Teenagers (13-17)

Seniors (65+)

Individuals

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Person-Centered

Dialectical (DBT)

Trauma Focused

Motivational Interviewing

Gestalt

Identity

Gender

Female

Ethnicity

Black or African American

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Dana Thurston

Dana Thurston, EdD, LCSW, is a licensed clinical social worker with more than 25 years of experience supporting children, adolescents, and adults through anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, and complex life challenges. She brings a strong foundation in trauma-informed, evidence-based care, integrating Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Trauma-Focused CBT, Motivational Interviewing, and holistic, client-centered approaches including Gestalt-informed techniques. With experience spanning direct clinical care, supervision, and leadership, Dr. Thurston emphasizes safety, psychoeducation, emotional regulation, and gradual skill-building to support meaningful and sustainable growth. Dr. Thurston's therapeutic style is positive, motivating, and deeply strengths-based. She is known for creating supportive environments where clients feel seen, heard, and empowered as whole human beings. Passionate about resilience and personal development, she enjoys working with individuals from diverse backgrounds, including first responders, parents, trauma survivors, and those navigating identity or life transitions. Outside of her clinical work, Dr. Thurston finds joy in spending time with her family and dogs, running, teaching Zumba, dancing, attending High Noon Tea events, and enjoying quiet moments in nature. She believes mental and physical well-being are deeply connected and encourages balance, movement, and self-compassion as part of the healing process.

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Popular visit reasons

Anxiety

Depression

Emotion Regulation Therapy (ERT)

Insomnia

Mental Health Problem

Motivational Interviewing

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

Panic Attack

Anxiety

Depression

Emotion Regulation Therapy (ERT)

Insomnia

Education and background

Practice names

Brightside Health

NPI number

1801776034

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What practice does Dana Thurston work with?

Dana Thurston works with Brightside Health.

What are common reasons for patients to see Dana Thurston?

Dana Thurston frequently sees patients for Anxiety, Depression, Insomnia, Mental Health Problem , and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD). You can see other visit reasons for Dana Thurston on their profile.