Do I need a diagnosis or a referral?

No to both. You don't need a diagnosis to start. You just need to be tired of carrying it alone. In Ontario you can book with a psychologist directly, though some insurance plans ask for a doctor's note, so check yours.

What does culturally safe anxiety therapy look like?

Culturally safe therapy means you don't have to explain colonization, residential schools or the Sixties Scoop before getting help. As an Indigenous psychologist, I combine evidence-based tools like CBT and DBT with Indigenous values, and you decide how much culture comes into our sessions.

Is anxiety therapy covered by NIHB?

If you have Indigenous status, likely yes. I'm an approved NIHB provider and I handle the eligibility check and claims myself, so that part isn't on you.

What if I need help right now?

If you're in crisis, call 911, or call the Hope for Wellness Help Line, free and available 24/7 to Indigenous people across Canada, at 1-855-242-3310.

VIRTUAL ACROSS ONTARIO

Therapy Services for Indigenous
People in Ontario

Support for the strong and resilient

You take care of your family, your work and your community. Therapy is a place where someone takes care of you. Virtual therapy with an Indigenous psychologist for anxiety, burnout and depression, in Ottawa, Toronto, or wherever you are in Ontario.

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THERAPY ROOTED IN THE SCIENCE OF PSYCHOLOGY AND AN INDIGENOUS LENS

WHAT I HELP WITH

Find the support that fits

WHEN YOU'RE RUNNING ON EMPTY

Burnout Therapy

Exhausted before the day starts, with nothing left to give. Set boundaries that hold and rebuild your energy without waiting to collapse.

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FOR MINDS THAT WON'T STOP RUNNING

Anxiety Therapy

Racing thoughts, dread, a body on high alert. Tools to calm your nervous system and get back to the things you've been avoiding.

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WHEN THE HEAVINESS WON'T LIFT

Depression Therapy

Low energy, harsh self-talk, the colour gone out of life. Quiet the inner critic and find your way back to joy, one step at a time.

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Sometimes the strong and resilient need support too.

Dr. Dana, Indigenous psychologist in Ontario sitting on a couch.

MY APPROACH

Evidence-based tools, Indigenous values.

I bring together proven approaches like Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Dialectical Behavioural Therapy with an Indigenous lens, so the tools fit your life and your culture. We look at all of you: mind, body, spirit and how you're living day to day.

You shouldn't have to explain colonization, residential schools or the Sixties Scoop before you can get to what brought you in. You decide how much culture comes into our sessions.

WHO I WORK WITH

Indigenous people who carry a lot

WHAT TO EXPECT

The practical details

FREE CONSULT

A no-pressure 15-minute call to see if we're a good fit. No referral needed.

FIRST SESSION

A conversation: why you're here, what you're hoping for, and anything you want to ask me.

VIRTUAL SESSIONS

A secure, encrypted link with no app to download. Join from home, work, your car, or the bush if you've got wifi.

COVERAGE & FEES

NIHB approved, and I handle eligibility and claims. Also Canada Life, Manulife, GreenShield, CINUP, and VAC.

Dr. Dana, Indigenous psychologist in Ontario

MEET YOUR THERAPIST

She:kon. I'm Dr. Dana.

I'm a clinical psychologist from the Akwesasne Mohawk Nation, with nearly 20 years of experience in Indigenous mental health. My approach is casual and comfortable. Expect real tools, honest conversation, and probably some laughter. Laughter is medicine.

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BEFORE YOU REACH OUT

Questions About Therapy

Who do you work with?

I provide individual therapy for adults. Most of the people I work with are Indigenous professionals, students and community leaders across Ontario who are dealing with anxiety, burnout, depression or a hard season in life.

How long is a therapy session?

Sessions are 50 minutes. That gives us time to check in, work on what matters most to you, and leave you with something practical to try before we meet again.

What kind of therapy do you use?

I use evidence-based therapy, mainly Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT). CBT helps you notice and shift the thoughts and patterns that keep you stuck. DBT gives you skills to manage intense emotions, handle stress and set boundaries. I bring these together with Indigenous values, so the tools fit your life and your culture.

Do I need a referral?

No. In Ontario you can book with a psychologist directly, though some insurance plans ask for a doctor's note, so check yours.

Does virtual therapy really work?

Yes. Research shows online therapy can be as effective as therapy in person, and many people find it easier to open up from their own space. There's also no chance of running into your auntie in the waiting room.

Is therapy covered by NIHB or insurance?

If you have Indigenous status, NIHB likely covers it. I'm an approved provider and I handle the eligibility check and claims myself. I'm also a provider with Canada Life, Manulife, GreenShield, CINUP and VAC.

READY WHEN YOU ARE

You Don't Have to Carry it Alone

Book a free 15-minute consult. No referral, no pressure.

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Counselling for Indigenous people for burnout and anxiety in Ottawa and Toronto

Dr. Dana
Indigenous Mental Health Therapy

Therapy Services for Indigenous
People in Ontario

Support for the strong and resilient

Find the support that fits

Burnout Therapy

Anxiety Therapy

Depression Therapy

“
Sometimes the strong and resilient need support too.

Evidence-based tools, Indigenous values.

Indigenous people who carry a lot

The practical details

She:kon. I'm Dr. Dana.

Questions About Therapy

Who do you work with?

How long is a therapy session?

What kind of therapy do you use?

Do I need a referral?

Does virtual therapy really work?

Is therapy covered by NIHB or insurance?

You Don't Have to Carry it Alone

Therapy Services for Indigenous People in Ontario

Support for the strong and resilient

Find the support that fits

Burnout Therapy

Anxiety Therapy

Depression Therapy

“ Sometimes the strong and resilient need support too.

Evidence-based tools, Indigenous values.

Indigenous people who carry a lot

The practical details

She:kon. I'm Dr. Dana.

Questions About Therapy

Who do you work with?

How long is a therapy session?

What kind of therapy do you use?

Do I need a referral?

Does virtual therapy really work?

Is therapy covered by NIHB or insurance?

You Don't Have to Carry it Alone

Therapy Services for Indigenous
People in Ontario

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Sometimes the strong and resilient need support too.