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Dana Brouca

Compassionate, practical therapy for life transitions

LCSW New Jersey

Experience
10 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Depression
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English
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About Dana

Dana Brouca is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in New Jersey who draws on a decade of experience to help people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and life transitions.

Background and approach

She blends cognitive behavioral techniques with client-centered principles to tailor care to each person's situation, while also incorporating mindfulness and motivational interviewing when helpful. Her approach emphasizes practical skills alongside personal insight to address concerns like relationship difficulties, grief, trauma, and challenges with self-esteem.

Clients can expect Dana to recognize their strengths and collaborate on realistic goals, offering support for issues ranging from career and financial stress to caregiving strain and health-related challenges. She has also worked with matters involving family conflict, divorce and separation, infidelity, and aging or cancer-related concerns.

Dana frames therapy as a partnership focused on building coping strategies, improving communication, and navigating emotional change. Sessions are provided through a variety of online formats suited to different preferences.

English-language services are offered for people located in New Jersey, and her practice does not accept international clients. Dana’s license is NJ LCSW 44SC05877000.

Applying Practical Therapies Online



Dana frequently uses cognitive behavioral therapy, which focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and trying concrete strategies to change reactions and behaviors; this approach often helps with anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems. She also draws on client-centered therapy, emphasizing empathetic listening and collaboration so clients can explore their own goals and build on personal strengths. Mindfulness techniques are another tool she may integrate to help with emotional regulation and present-moment awareness.

Determining the right mix of approaches is part of the work together. Dana partners with each person to assess goals, preferences, and what feels most useful, adjusting methods over time so therapy remains responsive and practical rather than one-size-fits-all.

Online therapy with Dana is available through multiple formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which supports flexible scheduling and access from home or work. These options can make it easier to maintain continuity of care around busy lives, while allowing the therapist and client to focus on progress, skill building, and adapting strategies to real-world circumstances.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she commonly address?
Dana works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship problems, grief, trauma and abuse, anger, self-esteem, career concerns, bipolar disorder, and compassion fatigue.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style combines client-centered listening with practical tools from cognitive behavioral therapy and motivational interviewing to help clients set goals and build coping skills.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 10 years of professional experience working with diverse mental health and life challenges.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with license NJ LCSW 44SC05877000 and practices in New Jersey.
Does she offer services in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are provided in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available?
Clients can meet via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different needs and schedules.
How are costs and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin therapy with her?
To get started select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesDepressionCoping with life changes

Also works with

Family conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesCancerCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsDivorce and separationFamily problemsInfidelityVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

10+ years

Licensed

New Jersey

Languages

English