Dana Fuller, MA, LMFT

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

Providing a collaborative and empathetic space, I offer a safe and authentic environment to build trust and growth. Exploring your unique journey together, we will uncover the influences behind your perspectives and choices. My goal is to alleviate distress while cultivating a relationship built on growth, discovery, and create a specific treatment plan to meet the needs of each client. I provide a judgment-free, safe space where you can deepen your awareness and find clarity.

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Who I Work With

I work with:

  • Children 7 to 13
  • Adults
  • Individual clients
  • Couples
  • Families (as part of individual treatment planning if requested)
  • Other: EMDR (EMDRIA Certified)

Common Concerns I Help With

  • Anxiety
  • ADHD
  • Co-dependency
  • Self Esteem
  • Depression
  • Emotional Regulation
  • Identity Development
  • LGBTQ+ affirming care

What Therapy With Me Feels Like

  • Empathetic
  • Collaborative
  • Encompassing
  • Compassionate
  • Genuine
  • Authentic

Through a collaborative and adaptive partnership, we will cultivate a genuine and supportive bond. I strive to create an empathetic connection where clients can feel truly heard, empowered, and fully seen throughout our work together. I recognize that therapy can be challenging and vulnerable, and clients can expect to feel safe and accepted with my approach that is genuine and caring.

Therapy Approaches I Use

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills
  • EMDR
  • Gottman Therapy for Couples
  • Acceptance & Commitment Therapy
  • Schema Therapy

Location

  • 7520 N. Market Street, Suite 13 - Spokane, WA 99217
  • Telehealth for Washington State Residence


Insurance & Payment

  • Insurance Available with Life Directions Counseling
  • Private Pay Available

Education & Training

Whitworth University

  • Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy
  • Clinical Internship: Medical Lake School District
  • Certified in Telehealth


Eastern Washington University

  • Bachelor of Science in Developmental Psychology
  • Clinical Internship: Family Promise of Spokane Shelter
  • Communications Minor
  • Leadership Focus
  • Member of Psi Chi Honor Society


Spokane Community College

  • Associate of Arts (Communication Emphasis)
  • Certifications in Intercultural Communication


Current license/status: 

  • Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT) - Washington State - Active
  • Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT) - Virginia State - Active
  • EMDR - EMDRIA Certified


Additional training, certifications, or areas of study you would like listed: 

  • EFT Training
  • Certified Specialist in Anger Management

My passion is to help individuals, couples, and families discover elements that can increase awareness, improve mental health quality, and develop healthy relationship dynamics.

I have experienced clients developing the capacity to navigate the challenges they face in life. People have the capability to navigate and choose their perspectives and access the tools that can assist them in developing a better scope of mental health. As a Marriage & Family Therapist, I will provide a compassionate and empathetic professional relationship that helps to explore and grow, a safe place to learn and process without judgement.

In therapy and in life I have witnessed people improving in different ways. Overall, it is substantial for people to have the ability to share vulnerable, intimate emotions with another individual and begin developing in ways they could not before. Connecting in session allows us to build empathy, understanding, and reflection of insights that are difficult to reach on our own. These are all elements that benefit individuals, couples, and families. When we can examine dynamics or systems that we otherwise may not be aware of, it is possible to change the structure, boundaries, coping tools, emotional regulation, relationship patterns, and other elements that are contributing to being stuck in unhealthy mindsets and interactions.

I am dedicated to meeting my clients where they are in a safe and accepting environment. We work together to meet goals, build healthy coping skills, and create a therapeutic experience specific to each person and relationship.

I believe it is substantial for individuals to have the capacity to share vulnerable, intimate emotions and experiences, allowing for development in ways that were previously out of reach. Building a foundation of connection, trust, and empathy is vital for my clients, and I truly welcome the opportunity to join you on your current path as we foster genuine personal growth and discovery.