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Hello! My name is Dana and my experience includes working with adults with a wide range of challenges including depression, anxiety disorders, life transitions, communication, and low self-esteem. I hold a Master’s Degree in Social Work with a focus in direct practice. Additionally, I am a licensed psychotherapist (LCSW) and a Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional (CCATP), which provides advanced training to help clients suffering from a variety of anxiety disorders.

I specialize in helping both youth and adults navigate past and present challenges through various treatment modalities that are evidence based. My areas of focus include anxiety, depression, relationship instability and trauma. Therapy isn't one size fits all, the goal is to discover what works best for you.

Hunter Tarvin, LCSW, is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in New Jersey and earned her MSW at N.Y.U. She is deeply passionate about supporting individuals on their paths toward healing, growth, and greater self-understanding. Grounded in presence, empathy, and genuine curiosity, Hunter believes every behavior is rooted in emotion and unmet inner needs.

In addition to her clinical training, Hunter is a certified RYT-200 yoga instructor. She weaves yogic principles into her work to support mind-body awareness, emotion regulation, and a sense of calm and clarity. She meets clients exactly where they are and enjoys supporting those navigating life transitions, managing stress or anxiety, working through mental health challenges, or seeking personal growth.

In her free time, Hunter enjoys practicing yoga, being outside and in nature, trying new recipes, and spending time with her yellow lab, Phoebe.

I will hear your story and help you explore and plan to accomplish your goals. I am easy-going, friendly, empathetic, and non-judgmental. I enjoy working with individuals moving through difficult life transitions where they may feel lost. We can find the answers together. We will explore possibilities that will enable you to think more creatively about solutions to current life obstacles, allowing you to live more fully in the present and with greater joy and fulfillment.

Welcome! I am a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner who provides personalized mental health services to patients with an approachable style. I believe in person-centered care with evidence-based treatment approaches.

I believe that meaningful therapy begins with a genuine human connection. My approach is warm, collaborative, and tailored to each client’s unique experiences and goals. I am passionate about helping individuals navigate life’s challenges while building resilience, self-awareness, and lasting change.

I earned my masters degree from Temple University and my doctorate degree from Rutgers University and have experience working with diverse populations across a variety of clinical settings. Throughout my career, I have supported individuals facing a wide range of mental health concerns and have developed specialized experience in working with trauma and its lasting effects. I understand how traumatic experiences can impact emotional well-being, relationships, self-esteem, and daily functioning, and I strive to create a safe, supportive environment where healing can occur.

My treatment areas include trauma, anxiety, depression, PTSD, grief and loss, life transitions, relationship concerns, self-esteem, and emotional regulation. I utilize evidence-based approaches such as CBT, TF-CBT, Motivational interviewing and Attachment Based treatment to help clients process difficult experiences, develop effective coping strategies, and move toward their goals.

I work with children, adolescents, young adults and families and am committed to providing culturally responsive, trauma-informed care. My goal is to help clients feel empowered, understood, and supported as they navigate their healing journey and create meaningful, lasting change.