Dana Nelson, PhD, Licensed Psychologist

My approach to therapy is integrative, which means that I draw from a number of different theories and techniques and tailor my approach to your specific needs and goals. In addition to more traditional western approaches, I find that many of my clients benefit from the integration of mindfulness and self-compassion practices into our work. For more information about my approach to counseling and psychotherapy, please visit my website.

I work with adults and adolescents, providing individual, couples, and family therapy I am physically located in France, where I see English-speaking clients in-person (in Lyon) as well as online. I work with US-based clients in Pennsylvania where I am also licensed. Having gone to graduate school at Penn State and worked at the counseling center on campus for a number of years, I am very familiar with the environment and culture of Penn State, and I enjoy working with both undergrad and grad students as well as faculty and other community members. I am not able to work with US-based clients outside of the state of Pennsylvania. For more information about my practice, please visit my website.

As an integrative therapist, I draw upon my knowledge and training in many different approaches to psychotherapy to find the approach that is most fitting and appropriate for you. That being said, I tend to see many of the issues that people bring to therapy through the lens of relationships -- whether that be relationships with other important people in your life or your relationship with yourself (yes, that's a real thing!). I focus on helping you understand patterns in your relationships and consider alternative ways of relating to yourself and others to help you identify your emotional needs and find more effective ways to get these needs met.