Dana Dart-McLean

Hello, I'm a psychotherapist who uses somatic and attachment focused therapy to support people to overcome blocks to wellbeing. I specialize in work with people who want to use body awareness based tools to reduce anxiety and depression as well as trauma symptoms. Let's work together to harness your strengths and move past your challenges with self compassion.

I have ten years of experience supporting people to improve capacity to manage ADHD, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma, life transitions, and grief. I create a warm, judgment free space for you to explore living with more joy and ease.

I use somatic (body awareness based) therapy to support you to deepen your understanding of how you hold stress and anxiety in your body. We find effective tools for you to release tension and feel more at home somatically. I use polyvagal theory informed somatic tools. I also incorporate attachment focused tools. Attachment explores patterns of bonding. With insight into any sources of anxiety or avoidance in relationship, you can understand and express yourself with others more effectively.

With support and clarity about your goals, you can reduce the intensity of negative reactions to life struggles. You can experience more self confidence as you move through challenges with more ease, using effective tools to manage anxiety and distress.