Dana Haram, LMFT

Christian trauma therapist & couples counselor helping women and couples heal from the past and reconnect—with God, each other, and themselves.

If you’re a woman who’s been pushing through life:  exhausted, anxious, and secretly overwhelmed by a painful past; or a couple holding on by a thread, you’re not alone.

Many of my clients have spent years pretending everything is fine while quietly carrying trauma, disconnection, or fear that things will never truly change. That’s where I come in.

I’m Dana Haram, LMFT, a Christian trauma therapist for women and faith-based couples counselor. With over 20 years of experience and training in EMDR, CBT, ACT,  Gottman Method Couples Therapy and Prepare/Enrich, I guide my clients from surviving to deeply living.

Together, we’ll do the honest work of healing so you can find peace with yourself, connection with your people, and restoration with God.

Quick Facts About Dana

Why I Chose to Help Women and Couples Heal

My journey into this work began with gratitude and burden. I grew up surrounded by faith, stability, and a strong example of marriage. But I also saw what happens when that foundation is missing; when trauma, broken relationships, and silence shape someone’s story instead of safety and connection. That contrast is what stirred my heart and led me to pursue a Master’s in Marriage and Family Therapy from Christian Theological Seminary.

Over the past 20+ years, I’ve walked with individuals and couples through some of the most painful, complex chapters of their lives. I started my counseling career working with children and families affected by sexual trauma, and quickly recognized how deep the need is for skilled, compassionate care for those struggling with complex trauma. Not long after that experience I became trained in EMDR therapy, and began focusing on faith-based therapy for women and couples ready to do the work.

Every story is different. But I’ve learned this: when you feel safe enough to name what’s been hurting you, and supported enough to stop carrying it alone, healing can begin.

Who I Help

Over the years, I’ve discovered that I do my best work with two specific groups: women carrying the weight of unresolved trauma, and couples who are committed to building a stronger, faith-centered relationship.

Women With Complex Trauma

Many of the women I work with have spent years hiding their pain behind performance. They’re smart, strong, and exhausted. On the outside, they seem capable. On the inside, they’re carrying trauma (often from childhood abuse, toxic relationships, or painful adult experiences) that still shapes how they live, connect, and trust.

Most of them never realized how much their anxiety, depression, or disconnection was tied to what they’ve been through. Once we start to name and treat that trauma, healing begins, and they finally feel the freedom they’ve been craving.

I use tools like EMDR, CBT, ACT, and faith-based therapy to help women reconnect with who they were created to be: whole, empowered, and deeply known by God.

Couples Seeking Growth

I also work with couples who are in it for the long haul. These couples may be navigating:

• The weight of past relationships or previous divorce
• Parenting challenges
• Conflict with extended family
• Intimacy struggles
• Communication breakdowns

What they have in common is commitment to each other and to doing the work. Through tools like

Prepare/Enrich, Gottman Method Couples Therapy faith-based practices, and lots of honest conversation, we build a relationship that’s not just surviving, but thriving.

If you’re both willing to show up and dig in, there is real joy, intimacy, and connection on the other side.

What Makes Me Different

Therapy is deeply personal, so is how I show up for my clients. I’m not a generalist, and I don’t try to be all things to all people. Instead, I’ve built my practice around the work I do best: helping women heal from complex trauma and guiding couples who are committed to staying together.

My work is grounded in clinical training with 20+ years of experience, and guided by my faith. I’ve been trained in evidence-based methods like EMDR, CBT, and ACT. I’m a Prepare/Enrich facilitator for premarital and marital therapy and I utilize Gottman Method Couples Therapy. I’m continually learning, adapting, and refining how I serve my clients based on what actually works.

But the biggest difference? I lead from a place of purpose. I don’t just offer therapy, I offer partnership. I will always be honest with you about what I see. I’ll celebrate with you when there’s progress and challenge you when there’s resistance. You’ll get both clinical excellence and spiritual grounding all in a space that’s safe, practical, and rooted in grace.

Clients tell me they appreciate:

• My honest feedback
• The balance of clinical skill and spiritual grounding
• The way I integrate faith without pressure
• My experience with trauma that doesn’t require them to explain everything from scratch

If I believe I can help, I’ll give you my all. If I’m not the best fit, I’ll point you toward someone who is, because you deserve to work with a therapist who’s truly aligned with your needs and your goals.

What to Expect

Whether you’re here for trauma recovery therapy or faith-centered marriage support, here’s what you can expect.

Every client who walks into my office is unique, but most come in feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected. Whether you’re carrying trauma you’ve never fully faced or longing to rebuild connection in your marriage, here’s what it looks like to work with me.

For Women

The women I work with are often worn out from holding everything together. They’ve spent years masking pain, performing for others, or pushing through trauma. Eventually, it becomes too much, and they’re ready to face what they’ve been avoiding.

In our work together, you can expect:

• A judgment-free space to talk honestly and finally let your guard down
• Tools for real healing, not just surface-level coping
• Faith-based therapy that honors your spiritual journey, without pressure
• Trauma-informed techniques like EMDR, CBT and ACT to help you feel less stuck
• Encouragement to reconnect with who God created you to be: whole, capable, and grounded

If you’re exhausted from pretending and ready for change, I’ll meet you where you are, and walk with you toward lasting healing.

For Couples

Couples therapy with me is structured, practical, and honest, with a little bit of humor. I love working with couples who are committed to staying together and willing to grow, even when it’s hard.

Here’s what you can expect in couples work:

• Faith-integrated therapy that weaves biblical principles into your relationship goals
• Practical tools and guided conversations that improve communication and connection
• Homework and structure between sessions (because growth happens outside the office, too)
• A safe space where both people are seen, heard, and challenged…in love

Whether you’re preparing for marriage or rebuilding trust after years of tension, I’ll help you both lean in with intention, faith, and hope.

Who I’m Not a Fit For

Therapy works best when both the therapist and the client are the right match. I’m deeply committed to the people I work with, and I expect the same in return. That’s why I’m selective about who I serve. If I’m not the best fit, I’ll be honest about it, and I’ll help point you toward someone who is.

I may not be the right therapist for you if:

• You’re not ready to actively engage in the work
• You’re seeking therapy just to “check a box” or satisfy someone else’s request
• You’re only interested in seeking confirmation that divorce is the way to go
• You want a therapist who stays surface-level and avoids the hard stuff
• You’re looking for a generalist or someone who will let you stay stuck

Clinical issues outside my scope:

There are some areas that require more specialized or intensive treatment than I offer. I’m not a fit if:

• You’re struggling with active substance abuse
• You’re engaging in self-harming behaviors
• You’re in a relationship where there is active domestic violence
• You’re in couples counseling where one partner is unsure about staying in the relationship

I work best with women and couples who are committed to the process of growth. If you’re willing to show up, I’ll walk with you every step of the way.

What Healing Can Look Like

You might be wondering: Does this really work?

Yes!  When you show up and do the work, real change is possible. My clients experience transformation not because therapy is magic, but because they’re willing to step into the hard places and stay long enough to see what’s on the other side.

Here are some of the outcomes my clients often experience through faith-based trauma therapy and couples counseling:

• Stronger boundaries that create healthier, more honest relationships
• A sense of joy and lightness that hasn’t been felt in years
• Deeper connection with God, and with the people who matter most
• Freedom from fear, shame, or old stories that kept them stuck
• Improved decision-making that aligns with their values and worth
• Follow-through on self-care, without guilt or burnout
• Confidence in communicating needs, wants, and emotions clearly
• A renewed sense of peace, both inwardly and in their relationships

Healing won’t always feel fast. But over time, you’ll notice things shift. Your shoulders drop. Your voice steadies. Your relationships strengthen. You stop apologizing for who you are, and start living like you believe you matter.

Ready to Take the First Step?

If you’ve read this far, there’s a reason. Maybe you’re tired of holding it all together. Maybe the pain of your past is catching up with you. Or maybe your marriage isn’t where you hoped it would be.

Whatever brought you here, I want you to know: healing is possible, and you don’t have to do it alone.

Let’s have a conversation.  No pressure, no commitment. Just a chance to explore if we’re the right fit and how I can walk with you toward peace, clarity, and connection.

With hope and purpose,

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