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Dr. Dana McNeil

Founder, The Relationship Place Certified Gottman Therapist Licenses: California: LMFT #99008 | Texas: LMFT #205614 Dana is a gifted, compassionate, and practical therapist. She has achieved the highest level of training possible in the Gottman Method of couples therapy and has special interests in working with all clients, including those who live out-of-the-ordinary lives or have alternative relationships.

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Family Boundaries: Now that your spouse is your co-worker…

Anxiety, Couples Counseling, Family Therapy, General, News /

Like many of my clients, you survived week one working from home through a haze of shock, worry, and interrupted routines. This week you have decided that you want to have a plan in place as to how to best navigate what appears to be at least several months of working under the same roof and possibly even the same room as your partner and family. You want to be able to do more than just keep the peace and be cordial with your unexpected office mate. You want to be able to actually feel productive while avoiding feeling resentful of your partner because of too much-forced togetherness. You’ve probably decided that you need to set up a new set of rules as to how best to co-work without emotional distancing. You need family boundaries. 

Here a set of guidelines I have been suggesting my clients put into place while waiting out the quarantine:

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Dana McNeil Wellness Authority Magazine

Mental Wellness is a Spectrum: 5 Things to Improve Your Mental Health

Aging, Anxiety, As Seen In, Depression, General, Religion / Spirituality, Self-Esteem, Thoughts /

Recently I had the pleasure of being interviewed by Beau Henderson for Authority Magazine. Beau is a syndicated columnist and radio host, and he is great to talk to. It was truly a pleasure to be a part of this series on improving mental wellness.
Just for my website readers, I’ve included some highlights from this interview. Without further ado, here are my picks for the top 5 things you can do to improve your mental wellness.

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Author: <span>Dr. Dana McNeil</span>

Stuck for Valentine’s Day? Look No Further.

Couples Counseling, Relationship, Thoughts /

Fun Dates for Valentine’s Day Keeping the romance alive is vital for healthy relationships.  Valentine’s Day provides a great opportunity to engage in some much needed together time. Need some creative date ideas for the special day? Here are our picks to consider: Rent a cabin in the mountains. Think cuddling up by the fire with a hot beverage or sitting in a hot tub stargazing. No distractions, no city noises, no cell phone service

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Keeping The Flame Alive In A Long Term Relationship

In A Strong Relationship? Don’t Make This Mistake – Interview with QSalt Lake Magazine

As Seen In, LGBTQ, Relationship /

Congratulations! You’re in a long term, committed, happy relationship. What’s your secret? People tend to think that the longer the relationship, the easier it gets. You finish each others’ sentences, you know your partner better than you know yourself, your communication is flawless, you have it down! Not quite… With time comes routine, predictability, boredom. The most common question I get from clients in long-term relationships summarizes it perfectly “Between kids, housework, chores and work,

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