Dana Vince, M.A.

Specialties:

• Attachment and relational trauma
• Infidelity and trust repair
• High-conflict couples
• LGBTQ+ relationships

Hi, I’m Dana, the founder of Healing Hearts Counseling. I started this practice in 2006 out of a lifelong passion for helping people understand and heal the emotional wounds that impact their relationships. From an early age, I was curious about why love can be so hard and how people who care deeply for each other can still end up in pain. That curiosity became my life’s work—helping couples and families build stronger, more secure connections.

After serving four years in the U.S. Army, I earned my master’s degree in Counseling in Tampa, Florida, where Healing Hearts was born. Since moving to Knoxville in 2010, I have specialized in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)—a deeply research-based and transformative model for couples and families. In 2012, I became a certified EFT Supervisor and have since had the honor of training and mentoring other therapists in this model.

As my practice grew, I began bringing on and training a team of clinicians who share my commitment to compassionate, effective, evidence-based care. In 2019, I partnered with Adam York, whose integrity, empathy, and leadership aligned perfectly with our vision. Together, we continue to grow a team dedicated to helping individuals, couples, and families heal and thrive.

At Healing Hearts Counseling, we are inclusive and affirming of all identities. I practice from a secular, evidence-based perspective that welcomes clients of all backgrounds, beliefs, and orientations. My goal is to provide a safe, respectful space for every person who walks through our doors.