Dana Schmitt

Dana (Seaton) Schmitt is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with extensive experience in various therapeutic settings. Currently employed at MellaHealth since May 2023, Dana also operates a self-employed practice since July 2017. Previous roles include Behavioral Health Clinician II at Community Health Centers, Inc. and Program Coordinator at Effective School Solutions, LLC. Dana founded Chrysalis Counseling of CT and provided outpatient psychotherapy at the Renfrew Center of Southern CT. Early career experiences include roles as a Functional Family Therapist, Treatment Care Coordinator, and Clinical Therapist. Dana holds a Master's of Social Work from Columbia University and a Bachelor's degree in Child and Family Studies from Syracuse University. Specializations include school-based therapy, EMDR treatment for trauma, and teletherapy for high-demand cases.