Dana is accepting clients in Batesville.

Insurances Accepted- BCBS, Ambetter, QualChoice, United Healthcare, Corporate Benefits

Direct Line- (501) 569-6949

Email- dana@renewcounselingandwellness.com

Dana Beard

LPC, MS, Ed.S, NCC, EMDR-II, Brainspotting-II, EFT, SDP

Dana is a Licensed Professional Counselor with a deep passion for helping others heal and grow. She is committed to empowering individuals by building on their existing strengths and fostering resilience. With a person-centered approach, she meets clients where they are and provides a safe, nonjudgmental space where clients can explore and navigate life’s challenges.

Dana holds a Master’s Degree and an Educational Specialist Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and is a National Certified Counselor (NCC). She has specialized training in trauma therapy, including EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), Brainspotting, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), and is a Seed Digging Professional (SDP). She is also a Licensed Professional School Counselor and has previously worked as a School Counselor, working with Kindergarten through 12th grade students. Her clinical experience spans various settings, including outpatient programs, community mental health, crisis intervention, school-based mental health, and private practice.

Dana works with children, adolescents, adults, and couples, addressing a wide range of mental health concerns, including depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, life transitions, and relationship challenges.

She believes in the power of hope and healing and is dedicated to helping clients move toward a more fulfilling life. She looks forward to meeting you and walking alongside you on your journey toward growth and peace.

“There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you.” — Maya Angelou