Clinical Director

Dana Savage, MA, LMHC-D

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I am a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC-D) with advanced training in counseling, sexuality, and couples work. My credentials include:

  • Master’s in Counseling, Northwestern University

  • Bachelor’s in Liberal Arts, Bard College

  • Graduate Certificate in Human Sexuality, Kinsey Institute at Indiana University

  • Emotional Focus Therapy Externship for Couples Therapy

  • Two years of psychodynamic training at the Sexuality, Attachment, and Trauma Project

I work with adults and couples—including LGBTQ+ clients, creatives, high-achievers, trauma survivors, and neurodivergent individuals—often around challenges such as:

  • Relationship and attachment wounds

  • OCD, ADHD, autism, burnout

  • Addiction or out-of-control sexual behavior

  • Anxiety and PTSD

  • Discernment, high-conflict, and therapy-weary couples seeking a different approach

Over the course of my career, I have pursued both rigorous training and opportunities to contribute to the broader counseling and therapy community. My work spans research, teaching, and publication, reflecting a commitment to deepening understanding of relationships, sexuality, and mental health. Some highlights of my professional accomplishments include:

  • Graduated with academic distinction

  • Presented research at SAIGE 2024 and SASH 2024

  • Adjunct faculty at Touro University

  • Published contributor to The Encyclopedia of Couple and Family Therapy

Advanced Clinical Intern

Sam Ardito

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I am an advanced clinical intern practicing mental health counseling under the supervision of Dana Savage. I am a master's student at St. Francis College where I also teach undergraduate introduction to psychology. Driven by curiosity and unconditional positive regard, I am dedicated to creating a safe, nonjudgmental space for individual and group counseling. My work is trauma-informed and identity-inclusive, grounded in the principles of positive psychology and narrative therapy to support you on your path forward. I view therapy as a vital form of ongoing healthcare–not just for problem-solving, but as a proactive investment in living a fulfilling life. Together, we will explore internal dynamics, transform self-destructive attitudes or shame, and uncover the strengths that help you rewrite your story. Though growth can sometimes be uncomfortable, you will never be alone in your pursuit of self-actualization. My goal is to help you define and achieve your vision for the future, so that every time we speak, you feel supported, capable, and genuinely excited for what lies ahead.

As a nonbinary clinician, I have focused deeply on the intersection of neurodivergence and gender identity, allowing me to provide informed, empathetic support. Additionally, with three years of background practicing as a Registered Behavior Technician, I have extensive experience supporting adolescents and young adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder with patience, structure, and care. I am also trained in IFS Interventions and Applications through the AMK Counseling Center. Reach out to me for all things spiritual, existential, neurodivergent, and queer. Outside of sessions, you can find me learning about nordic ruins, the occult, tarot, and astrology.