Dana Matthews

Dr. Matthews began her career as a school counselor in 2002 and later became a clinical mental health counselor in 2006. She is a National Certified Counselor, Supervising Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in the state of Ohio and a Licensed School Counselor also in the State of Ohio. With over two decades of providing counseling services, Dr. Matthews has worked with students and clients in schools, community mental health agencies, and private practices. She currently owns a small private practice working with late adolescents and adult populations. Dr. Matthews’ research interests include grief and loss, spirituality, and adolescent mental health. She has presented nationally and within the state of Ohio on topics relating to adolescents coping with grief and loss.

Education

BA, Clark Atlanta University

MA, University of Akron

PhD, Walden University

Public Service

Ohio Association of Humanistic Counseling, Member -

Awards / Honors

Phoenix 500, University of Phoenix, 2023

Publications

Matthews, D., Finney, N., Owens, D., Morgan-Swaney, C. (2022). Creative Counseling Strategies for Adolescents working through Grief and Loss. . The Family Journal

Owens, D., Matthews, D., Woloch, C. (2021). Strengthening School Counselor Advocacy and Practice for Important Populations and Difficult Topics. .

Owens, D., Lockhart, S., Matthews, D., Middleton, T. (2019). Overcoming Challenges and Creating Opportunity for African American Male Students.

Matthews, D., Dang, Y., Meniru, M. (2018). School Counseling and Counseling Intervention.

Presentations

Matthews, D. Y. (2021). The Role of Spirituality for Late Adolescents Coping with Grief and Loss . Association for Death Education and Counseling

Matthews, D., Finney, N. (2019). Adolescents Coping with Grief and Loss: Implications for School Counselors. Association for Creativity in Counseling

Matthews, D., Gordon, F., Finney, N. (2019). Creative Practices for Adolescents Coping with Grief and Loss. All Ohio Counseling Conference

Matthews, D., Dang, Y., Owens, D. (2018). Addressing Mental Health Concerns Among School Aged Children: Strategies for School Counselors . Ohio Counseling Association

Matthews, D., Dang, Y. (2018). Mental health and school aged children. Implications for school counselors . Lake Area Counselors Association

Matthews, D. (2015). Spiritual Practices and Finding Meaning for Grieving Adolescents. Association for Humanistic Counselors

Matthews, D., Dang, Y. (2018). Mental health and school aged children. Implications for school counselors . Lake Area Counselors Association

Matthews, D. (2013). Preventing Burnout-Counselor Self-Care and Awareness .