Therapist in Frisco, Texas Dana Waknin, Therapist
Gender Identity: Female (She/Her)
Ages Served: 11-75+
Appointments: In-office and Online
Manages Medications: No, provides therapy only
Accepts Insurance: Yes - View accepted plans
Dana Waknin, MS, LPC
Specializes In:
Dana Waknin, LPC is a bilingual Licensed Professional Counselor (English and Hebrew) dedicated to supporting clients through life’s challenges with compassion and clinical expertise. She earned her undergraduate degree in Behavioral Science from the Tel Aviv-Yaffo Academic College in Israel and completed her graduate studies in Clinical Psychology at Capella University, with a focus on Clinical Counseling.
Dana has experience in both crisis inpatient settings and outpatient counseling and has worked extensively with individuals facing depression, anxiety, and major life transitions. She is certified in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Trauma-Focused CBT (TF-CBT).
Dana’s therapeutic approach is warm, nonjudgmental, and person-centered. She creates a safe, calming space where clients feel heard, respected, and empowered to explore their experiences and create meaningful change.
Outside the therapy room, Dana enjoys spending time with her family, staying active through functional training, cooking, and listening to music.
Types of Care & Ages Served
- Individual Therapy: Ages 11-75+
Areas of Focus
Individual Therapy
Get help addressing challenges and improve well-being with a clinician's guidance.
- Anxiety
- Depression/feeling down
- Panic attacks
- Self-esteem
- Sexual trauma
- Stress management
- Trauma & PTSD
- ADHD
- Alcohol use
- Anger issues
- Attention & focus
- Body image
- Bullying or harassment
- Career & relationships (mid-life)
- Caregiving
- Domestic violence & abuse
- Drug/substance use
- Emotional abuse
- Empty nesters
- Ethnic identity
- Family conflict
- Focus, concentration & memory
- General relationship issues
- Grief & loss
- Immigration/cultural status
- Marital stress or divorce
- Menopause & perimenopause
- Other women's health concerns
- Parenthood
- PMS & PMDD
- Premarital counseling
- School avoidance
- Self-injury or cutting
- Social skills & communication
- Unhealthy eating habits
Insurances Accepted
- Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Centivo
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Devoted Health Plan
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- HealthSmart
- Humana
- Magellan
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Medicare
- Northwell Direct
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
- Palmetto GBA Railroad Medicare
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Quest Behavioral Health
- Sana Benefits
- Superior Health Plan
- TELUS Health (BHS)
Languages
- English
- Hebrew
Education
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Capella University
FAQs
Please call us at 214-618-8402 to schedule an appointment with Dana Waknin.
Dana Waknin generally accepts new patients but there could be a waitlist.
Please call 214-618-8402 to find out Dana Waknin's schedule and availability.
LifeStance Health providers accept most commercial insurance plans that are offered in the states where we offer services, including telehealth. Please see the following list of insurances accepted by Dana Waknin:
- Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Centivo
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Devoted Health Plan
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- HealthSmart
- Humana
- Magellan
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Medicare
- Northwell Direct
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
- Palmetto GBA Railroad Medicare
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Quest Behavioral Health
- Sana Benefits
- Superior Health Plan
- TELUS Health (BHS)
If you don't see your insurance listed, please contact us at 214-618-8402 to see how we can help.
Dana Waknin is a Therapist and cannot prescribe medication. However, most LifeStance offices have a Psychiatrist or APN on staff who can prescribe medication if needed.
Dana Waknin works at:
Yes, Dana Waknin does offer online telehealth visits.
Yes, Dana Waknin is currently offering in-office visits at the following location:
- English
- Hebrew