Patient's Testimonials
Before working with Dana, I was skeptical about therapy. I had seen therapists before and often left sessions with generic advice about anxiety but no real tools, feeling discouraged, hopeless, and even more anxious. Dana completely changed my life.
It’s hard to put into words the gratitude I feel for her as a therapist. She has single-handedly given me the gift of freedom from anxiety and long-standing patterns I didn’t even realize could be changed. Through our work together, I’ve gained practical tools to navigate difficult moments and a deeper understanding of myself than I ever thought possible.
Since seeing Dana, I’ve grown significantly in both my professional life and my personal relationships. What I initially thought was therapy for a single issue has turned into a complete shift in how I see myself and the world. Years later, I carry an entirely new perspective on life and a skill set that has truly made me a better person all around.
Dana is a true expert and professional. She cares deeply about her clients and brings the perfect balance of empathy, honesty, expertise, and actionable guidance to every session. Choosing to work with Dana and committing to the tools she provides—is an investment in yourself that you’ll be grateful for forever.
TR
Working with Dana has truly been life changing. Through our work together, she has given me incredible tools that I continue to use in my everyday life. She has helped me approach challenges with a new perspective and has guided me toward a deeper understanding of myself in ways I never expected.
Her insight, support, and care have allowed me to grow, heal, and move forward with more clarity and confidence. I am genuinely so grateful for the positive impact she has had on my life. I cannot recommend her highly enough!
JC
Couples therapy truly saved our marriage. Through our work together, my husband and I learned how to communicate in ways we never had before and how to navigate conflict with understanding instead of frustration. We now feel equipped with the tools we need to handle challenges together. Our relationship is stronger, healthier, and happier than it has ever been. We feel confident in our future together and are incredibly grateful to Dana Stark for her support and guidance.
SG
At a very difficult time in my life I found myself crying out for help in desperation for guidance, insight, and knowledge. Choosing Dana as my therapist has been and will always be one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. Her soothing energy, compassion, insight, knowledge, and passion for her work took me to a place of deeper understanding than ever before. I have done a 180 degree transformation in the past year and a half and it wouldn’t have been possible without her expertise. I now feel more whole as a person, self-fulfilled, and my relationships with friends and family are blossoming more than ever. There is a sense of peace within me after growing through therapy with Dana. The insight I have gained and the tools I’ve learned will be used for the rest of my life. No one could go wrong choosing Dana as their therapist. I highly recommend her to anyone who wants to go to therapy and see results.
JM
I would like to begin by thanking my therapist, Dana Fogel-Stark. I started seeing Dana for a year now and I can now say I have “Grown with Therapy.” Prior to coming to Dana I was a woman full of anxiety and doubts. Many times I found myself feeling like a hamster spinning it’s wheels as my OCD controlled me.
The therapy sessions I had with Dana have really showed me how to use and incorporate the tools and techniques learned through therapy alone!
Today, I walk with confidence and assurance knowing that I will be able to handle stressful situation using my new found skills.
Thank you Dana!!!
VG
I write this as an enthusiastic endorsement of Dana Fogel-Stark, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I have had the pleasure of knowing and working with Dana for the past two years. Dana is of the highest caliber. She is warm, friendly, helpful, energetic and extremely perceptive. She reads people very well and utilizes this skill, along with her considerable intelligence and insight, in her daily relationships she has with her clients.
Dana is a hard working, dedicated and compassionate professional who has consistently provided excellent clinical care to the children, adolescents and families she serves. She has a keen ability to assess the needs of each client and develop and implement a therapeutic and behavioral treatment plan to address those needs.
Families have found Dana to be immensely helpful in assisting them in improving their parenting skills. Her passion and energy is evident in the services she designs and delivers. Clients feel safe and supported by her and significantly benefit from the treatment she provides. As a result of Dana’s commitment to ensuring brighter futures for the children, she goes “above and beyond” to provide much need case management services. Dana is an exceptional person whom I admire and respect enormously. Because of all the qualities and characteristics mentioned, I highly endorse Dana on any endeavor she finds worthy.
Cindy Freeman-Thompson
School Psychologist
Los Angeles Unified School District – Gaspar de Portola Middle School
Dr. Fogel-Stark came highly recommended by our pediatrician, and treated our daughter for almost two years; we couldn’t be happier with the progress and results. Her assessment and diagnosis were precise; her goal-oriented therapy gave our teenager the tools needed to manage and greatly improve her conditions. Dr. Fogel-Stark is a very knowledgeable, skilled, kind, and empathetic practitioner; we are beyond grateful to have had her as our daughter’s psychologist