Dana Behavioral Health

Dana Behavioral Health (DBH) has established itself as a pivotal provider of mental health services dedicated to enhancing the personal, social, and professional growth of its clients. With a history spanning over three decades, DBH has consistently provided support to children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families, steering them toward a more fulfilling future.

Services are accessible through in-person appointments at their branches in Needham, Norwell, and Hanover, Massachusetts, or via telehealth solutions, accommodating all commercial insurance and most public insurance schemes.

Recognizing the daunting nature of starting a behavioral health journey, Dana Behavioral Health is committed to facilitating a smooth and reassuring entry into therapy. Their skilled providers equip clients with practical tools for enduring transformation, ensuring individuals find the solutions they seek.

Experienced Clinicians

DBH's team includes more than 100 seasoned clinicians, including psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, psychiatric nurse practitioners, and medication prescribers. This diverse team has extensive experience across the full spectrum of behavioral health care.

Dana Behavioral Health manages and treats a comprehensive range of conditions including, but not limited to, depression, anxiety, personality disorders, ADHD, bipolar disorder, trauma, PTSD, grief, suicidal ideation, domestic violence, LGBTQIA+ issues, family conflicts, autism spectrum disorder, and OCD. To address these conditions, DBH employs a variety of therapeutic approaches, including individual therapy, couples therapy, family therapy, group therapy, medical management, neuropsychological testing, TMS therapy, EMDR therapy, and nutrition and wellness programs.

DBH's Services

Individual, Couple, Family, and Group Therapy

The therapeutic services at Dana Behavioral Health are highly personalized and rooted in evidence-based practices. The clinicians focus on individual mental health goals, helping clients overcome various life challenges to maintain balanced mental health and build healthier interpersonal relationships.

In addition to individual therapy, DBH offers family and couples therapy, which aims to improve interpersonal dynamics, recognize relational challenges, and develop effective strategies for healthier, more fulfilling relationships.

Medication Management

Dana Behavioral Health prioritizes easy access to comprehensive medication management services, striving to expedite the medication management intake process to facilitate prompt and effective treatment outcomes. The collaborative care model ensures that prescribers and therapists work in concert to offer holistic treatment plans tailored to the individual needs of each client.

Clients have the option to utilize Dana Behavioral Health's medication management services independently of their therapy services. The DBH prescribers are adept at coordinating care with external therapists, ensuring seamless integration for those with pre-existing therapeutic relationships.

Neuropsychological Testing

Dana Behavioral Health provides detailed neuropsychological testing for a wide age range, assessing cognitive functions such as language use, attention span, learning capacity, processing speed, reasoning, memory, problem-solving, mood, and behavior. These assessments are crucial in identifying cognitive impairments that may be due to neurological conditions, injuries, or other mental health issues.

The results of these tests enable DBH clinicians to devise customized strategies to enhance cognitive function and overall quality of life for their clients.

TMS Therapy

TMS therapy, offered by Dana Behavioral Health, is an innovative, FDA-approved treatment that serves as a non-medication alternative for individuals battling depression, anxiety related to depression, and OCD. The treatment, free from systemic side effects, typically shows significant improvement in clients within six weeks, offering a new lease on life for those who have not benefited from traditional medication strategies.

EMDR Therapy

DBH also provides Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy, an effective treatment modality for trauma, anxiety, and similar conditions. This therapy integrates distressing memory recall with bilateral stimulation, such as guided eye movements, to process these memories quickly and reduce their ongoing psychological impact.

Clients often experience profound changes, noting a decreased intensity of traumatic memories and enhanced daily functioning, enabling them to move past their traumas and regain a sense of resilience.

Nutrition and Wellness

At Dana Behavioral Health, the nutrition and wellness service plays an integral role in supporting overall mental health. Collaborating with registered dieticians, clients receive personalized guidance on the interplay between diet, physical health, and mental well-being. This service supports a variety of health conditions, including metabolic disorders, cardiovascular health, gastrointestinal disorders, and more, ensuring that nutritional care is seamlessly integrated with mental health treatment to promote optimal wellness for every client.