Dana Wells-Barrett, LCSW, TX | Psychotherapist

About Dana Wells-Barrett

Clientele seen

Teenagers (13-17)

Seniors (65+)

Families

Young adults (18-24)

Individuals

Adults (25-64)

Couples

Treatment approaches

Psychodynamic

EMDR

Motivational Interviewing

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Family Systems

Attachment-based

Identity

Gender

Female

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Dana Wells-Barrett

I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, born and raised in Austin, Texas. I earned my master’s degree in Social Work from the University of Texas at Austin, and have spent years since then facilitating individual, family, and group therapies in the world of residential treatment for adolescents. My clients have often included families who have been marginalized by socio-economic barriers, people who have experienced trauma, and those with autism or other types of neurodivergence, or developmental disabilities. Although I have a wealth of experience working with ages 12-18, I'm also passionate about providing therapy to adults throughout the lifespan.

What should a new client know about working with you?

My approach as a therapist is simple- I'm here to help you recognize the parts of yourself that you're proud of and change the parts you want to be different. I feel strongly that there is no problem too big or too small to bring to therapy. I draw from several different evidence-based therapeutic approaches, including Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Family Systems Therapy, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. I believe that a comfortable working relationship between a client and their therapist is essential for people to fully access their resilience to heal and be empowered to achieve their goals. I use different pathways, including humor and creativity, to connect with my clients, and will always encourage you to give me honest feedback to ensure that sessions feel supportive and meet your specific needs.

What is your typical process for working with clients?

I'm currently accepting new clients, and would love to meet to answer any questions you might have and see if we would be a good fit. During my first session with a new client, I typically explore not only the main issue(s) for which they're wanting support, but also any past experiences with therapy and current thoughts and feelings related to seeking mental health care now. Through this discussion, I'll learn what style and intervention you'll need from me as your therapist, and help you identify the specific, measurable goals you want to work toward together. I believe that therapy should never be a one-size-fits-all service, so sessions with me will always be judgement free zones where authenticity and vulnerability are highly valued.

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Popular visit reasons

Agoraphobia

Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)

Hoarding Disorder

New Patient Visit

Pain Management Consultation

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Sleep Problems

Agoraphobia

Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)

Hoarding Disorder

New Patient Visit

Education and background

Practice names

Dana Wells-Barrett

Education and training

The University of Texas at Austin, Master's in Social Work

NPI number

1760340012

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Frequently asked questions

How soon can I make an appointment with Dana Wells-Barrett?

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Is Dana Wells-Barrett accepting new patients?

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What practice does Dana Wells-Barrett work with?

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What are common reasons for patients to see Dana Wells-Barrett?

Dana Wells-Barrett frequently sees patients for New Patient Visit, Pain Management Consultation, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Dana Wells-Barrett on their profile.