Meet Dana
Meet our new clinician Dana Walker, LMSW (she/her).
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Hello! My name is Dana Walker, and I am proud to be a part of the Prism Counseling team! I hold Masters degrees in Social Work (2025) and Music, Mind, and Brain (2020); plus a Bachelors in Behavioral Neuroscience (2019). My approach is rooted in understanding the interaction between a person, their brain, and their environment. I work with folks who are navigating depression, anxiety, and life changes. I also have a strong background in case management and support folks with increasing independence in the community or accessing social services. I am very passionate about helping create safe, empowering spaces for the LGBTQ+ community. I look forward to supporting you in becoming your best self!
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Dana will begin offering virtual sessions in early July and will see clients in person once our Thomaston location opens later this year.
If you're interested in scheduling with Dana, please reach out our office administrator, Devin, at devin@prismcounselingct.com.
​​We are so excited to announce that we have signed a lease on a beautiful space in Thomaston to open our SECOND LOCATION! Once again, we are opening in a rural area where there are very few existing supports for the queer community.
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We will plan to begin seeing clients in this new location starting in late summer, and we are already accepting clients who are interested in joining our waiting list for the new location.
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Interested clients can email our amazing admin, Devin, at devin@prismcounselingct.com
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We cannot wait to expand our services to this new area of CT!
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More info about Shaman Sam Garcia Jr. here:
What is Soul Retrieval?: Soul Retrieval is a profound shamanic healing practice that restores lost aspects of your soul essence—parts of your personality, vitality, and energy that may have been lost due to trauma, abuse, addiction, or accidents. Reclaiming these soul essences brings deep healing, balance, and harmony to your body, mind, and soul.
What to Expect in a Soul Retrieval Session: We will explore the aspects of your life that are calling for healing, such as past traumas, personal relationships, career, or your sense of purpose. This conversation helps me uncover which parts of your soul and psyche need attention and healing. This will be an abbreviated version of this ceremony due to it being a group event.
​Next Community Day: Saturday, July 25th 2026
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If you have an idea for a Community Day or a skill you would like to share with us, please reach out and let us know!
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Group Counseling for Caregivers of LGBTQ+ Kids with JJ
This group will be a supportive and educational place for parents navigating the current social struggles and pressures of raising and loving their queer kids. In a world that works daily to erase them, parents are the most vital line of defense in keeping queer youth alive and well.
In this group, we will discuss challenges, share resources, and even learn about gender! Books and educational information will be provided to help parents reflect on their own relationship with Gender and their understandings. We will also share additional support resources.
Come as you are, and grow how you will! Starting January 13th at 6:15 pm, this group will run once monthly, meeting the second Tuesdays of each month.
$25/session private pay with sliding scale option, or use insurance if applicable.
Group Counseling for Gender Expansive Adults
This group is offered for adults who identify as gender expansive, or who may be questioning their gender identity, to connect twice a month and talk about whatever might be on their minds. Some sessions are open-structure and some are more structured with a focus on psychoeducation.
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Our group meets on Fridays from 1-2pm at Prism, with an option to join via Zoom if needed. We meet twice per month, and schedule as we go. January meetings will be on January 9 and 23.
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$25/session private pay with sliding scale option, or use insurance if applicable.
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If this group seems like a good fit for you, we hope you will join us. Advanced registration is required.
Announcing our NEW Queer Community Closet!
Get thrifty and feel great in free new-to-you clothes from Prism’s Community Closet! Located right in our office, clients and community members can feel free to select affirming clothing, shoes, unused makeup products, jewelry and more to help them fully realize their authentic selves!
Donations are always appreciated and can be left in the bin outside our office door at any time. We don't have a lot of space, so we are looking for quality over quantity. All sizes needed!
ANTHEM BCBS PANELING IS FINALLY COMPLETE!
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We are just waiting on Tricare at this time, and then we will be paneled with all major insurance companies!
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If you don't have insurance, or have something we do not accept, do not fear! Prism offers a very generous sliding scale, down to zero if needed. Please reach out if you would like to learn more about this option.
Please consider donating to help us expand our services!
We are looking to train our staff in assessment for ADHD and/or autism. Many of our clients request these assessments and this is a fantastic way for us to help serve them as best we can!
Any donation amount is appreciated, but even if you can spread the word, we are very grateful. Click the button below for a link to learn more and to donate. Thank You!!
Come visit us in the wild at Pride events and other tabling events!
More events coming soon!
WHAT PEOPLE SAY
Heather, Haddam, CT
Rebecca is kind, patient, knowledgeable and effective in counseling, but she is also a tireless advocate for the LGBTQ+ community. Her expertise will and has saved lives. If you are seeking care for your self or a loved one you need to reach out to her.
Julia, Old Saybrook, CT
Prism Counseling is a wonderful resource for the LGBTQ+ community and their families. Their clinicians are knowledgeable, skilled and easy to talk to. In my professional opinion as a licensed therapist, I highly recommend them to adolescents and adults and I'm thrilled that they've opened their doors! We are lucky to have them in the area.
Jean, Deep River, CT
The counselors at Prism Counseling promote bravery, honesty, truth sharing, communication, healing, and love. All the things we need in our lives.
Kerry, Deep River, CT
Rebecca creates safety for her clients and their families with her gifts of connection and humor, while being mindful of the complexities facing the LGBTQ+ community.