“If you put shame in a petri dish, it needs three ingredients to grow exponentially: secrecy, silence, and judgement. If you put the same amount of shame in the petri dish and douse it with empathy, it can’t survive.”
– Brene Brown
About Dana Son, AMFT
Training and Specialties
I’m an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist specializing in trauma recovery. I work with individuals who feel stuck in cycles of anxiety, shame, or emotional disconnection, often shaped by painful past experiences or relationships. Many find themselves repeating patterns that no longer serve them and are seeking a safe, supportive space to heal and grow.
I am able to offer a grounded, compassionate presence—one that can hold the weight of your story without judgment or urgency to “fix it.” Together, we make space for grief, resilience, identity, and hope to emerge at your pace. I also support clients who wish to explore how their faith can serve as a foundation for healing, clarity, and meaning.
My Approach
My approach is relational, compassionate, and integrative. I offer a safe and supportive space where healing can unfold at your pace. I walk alongside clients as they move from surviving to thriving.
I draw from trauma-informed models including Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Attachment-Based Therapy, Psychodynamic, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Faith-Integrated Therapy (when welcomed by the client).
When I’m Not Doing Therapy
When I’m not working, I enjoy spending time with my family, attending my children’s soccer, football, and baseball games. I like to work out, keep up with Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, go on culinary adventures, and watch Korean dramas.
In addition to clinical work, I serve as an adjunct professor in the MFT program at Talbot School of Theology, where I have the joy of mentoring future therapists.
AMFT #148379