Dr. Dana Blades, LPA
Licensed in Washington D.C and Virginia
Dr. Dana Blades earned her B.S. in Psychology from the University of Delaware and her M.A. and Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology from The Chicago School in Washington, D.C. With extensive experience in private practice, she provides both therapy and psychological assessment to diverse clients presenting with a wide range of concerns.
Dr. Blades views the therapeutic relationship as the cornerstone of effective treatment, striving to create a safe, validating, and nonjudgmental space in which clients can explore their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors to enhance their quality of life and relationships. She utilizes an integrative, evidence-based approach, drawing from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), family systems therapy, and psychodynamic theory.
She conducts comprehensive psychological assessments, including bariatric evaluations, as well as assessments of personality and emotional functioning, intellectual and cognitive abilities, and psychoeducational and neuropsychological functioning. In her free time, Dr. Blades enjoys hiking, baking, reading, listening to music and podcasts, and spending time with friends and family.
Treatment Areas: Anxiety, Depression, Grief/Loss/Bereavement, Trauma (non-sexual), Life Transitions, Stress, School/Work/Career Issues, Relationship Issues, Family Issues, Cultural/Ethnic/Racial Topics, LGBTQ+, Self-Esteem, Suicidal Ideation/Self-Harm, Coping Skills, Bipolar/Mood Disorders, CBT, Communication/Conflict Skills, Mindfulness, Identity/Purpose, Panic Attacks/Disorders, Sleep Issues, Perfectionism, Legal Involvement, Post-Hospitalization/Post-Rehab/Post-Psychiatric Care
Ages Served: 18+
Virtual Sessions: DC, VA
In-Person Sessions: VA (Testing Only)
Individual Therapy: Yes
Group Therapy: No
Couples Therapy: No
Family Therapy: No
Insurances Accepted: Aetna, AmeriHealth DC Medicaid, CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield, Evernorth/Cigna, Kaiser Permanente (mid-atlantic only), MedStar Family Choice DC Medicaid, Optum/Oxford/GEHA/UMR - United Medical Resources/UBH - United Behavioral Health/UHC - United HealthCare
EAP: No
Available for Self Pay at a rate of $150 for the initial appointment and $75-$125 for ongoing sessions.
