Dana Payes (she/her)

Attachment theory looks at relationships from infancy through adulthood. First we look at how relationships with our caretakers or parents have impact on our life trajectory. We establish and explore different attachment styles, which have created meaningful and lasting impact into our adulthood, ie. with relationships to peers, romantic partners, children, etc.

Attachment theory looks at relationships from infancy through adulthood. First we look at how relationships with our caretakers or parents have impact on our life trajectory. We establish and explore different attachment styles, which have created meaningful and lasting impact into our adulthood, ie. with relationships to peers, romantic partners, children, etc.

In this modality of treatment, we look at the multiplicity of parts that comprise the holistic self. In exploring these different parts of "self," we are able to uncover repressed or hidden feelings and behaviors in order to better understand our life experiences. As we confront emotions, we may discover that our once helpful parts are now maladaptive.

In this modality of treatment, we look at the multiplicity of parts that comprise the holistic self. In exploring these different parts of "self," we are able to uncover repressed or hidden feelings and behaviors in order to better understand our life experiences. As we confront emotions, we may discover that our once helpful parts are now maladaptive.

In psychodynamic theory, we look to understand how past behaviors, relationships, and events have impacted our functionality throughout life and into the present. As we process these experiences and associated emotions, we are able to move forward with better understanding of how and why we function the way we do and develop coping skills in order to better overcome challenging encounters.

I work to build good rapport with tweens and teens in order to create a safe space for them to express their emotions, concerns, and goals. These issues might include family issues, school issues, issues with peers and romantic relationships or concerns or excitements about upcoming transition. I view all clients with unconditional positive regard.

Depression is a challenging and sometimes debilitating mood disorder. My goal in treating depression is to remove the self-blame, shame, and stigma of depression, so clients can learn to accept themselves mood disorder and all. I partner with clients to give psychoeducation about depression and introduce coping techniques in order to help clients better deal with their low moods.

Having experienced anxiety and panic disorder myself, I am able to relate to individuals experiencing anxious mood and associated symptoms. In working with anxiety, we partner together to learn more about it with psychoeducation and work to process experiences of elevated emotion. As we process, we also work together to establish effective and adaptive coping mechanisms to attack anxiety back.