Dana Begg

Hi there! My name is Dana and I’m a Registered Clinical Counsellor. I hold a master’s degree in Counselling Psychology from Adler University. I have experience working in private practice and government agency settings, supporting youth and adults with anxiety, depression, stress and childhood trauma. I work with neurodiverse folks who may be highly sensitive people (HSP), have ADHD, ASD, and other neurodiversities.

I use Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) with my clients to help clients build a toolbox of skills to cope with distressing symptoms. I also use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Adlerian Therapy in my work with clients to explore a person’s childhood, family, beliefs and cultural identity. I incorporate expressive arts, mindfulness-based and attachment-based therapy into my trauma-informed approach. 

I am passionate about working with youth and adults who struggle with emotional sensitivity and anxiety. I help people learn more about themselves to feel secure in intimate, family, and social relationships. We will work closely together to find tools and strategies that support self-soothing and self-regulation, allowing us to gather insight about unmet needs and your current coping strategies.  

Additionally, I work with parents and caregivers of adolescents and youth who are struggling with self-regulation skills to support their child's development. You might be feeling burnt out and at a loss of how to understand your child's behavior. Together we will work together to resource you with evidence-based approaches to begin modelling new strategies and learning about your own nervous system's response.

If you are a person who feels deeply and absorbs stress easily- you may think your needs are ‘too much’ and feel that the world is too overwhelming at times. If this sounds like you, we will work together to create a safe space for you to express yourself, and you will be met with a warm and gentle energy.