Dana Etherington

MSc. OT Reg.(Ont.). 

Occupational therapist, Psychotherapist

Owner

Dana offers day time appointments, either in-person or virtual (your choice).

I am Dana and I am an Occupational Therapist, Psychotherapist. I attended McGill University where I earned my Masters in Occupational Therapy. I would like to first start out by acknowledging my social position. I am a thin, white, cis-gendered female with many layers of privilege to unpack and acknowledge. Therapists and other healthcare professionals are often seen as authority figures and people that hold the power. I would like to do my part to try to dismantle that hierarchical system and take steps towards a partnership system between clients and therapists.

I am an inclusive feminist and an LGBTQ+ affirming ally. The therapy space is a place where you can come and be your most authentic self and I am honoured to be able to bear witness to that.

I am a weight inclusive practitioner and tackle weight stigma by using the health at every size approach and intuitive eating principles.

I offer culturally competent care and work to understand, acknowledge and appreciate cultures that are different than my own. I work to advocate for individuals that are oppressed by systems that do not oppress me to foster an inclusive environment and genuine allyship.

I hold the position of part-time faculty member at Durham College, teaching in the Honours Bachelor of Community Mental Health program.

Lastly, in my free time you can find me practising yoga, running, practising mindfulness, and reading. A few of my favourite books lately have been Love Lives Here, From the Ashes and What My Bones Know.

I see individuals ages 16+ and adults of all ages. If you feel that we would make a good therapeutic partnership, please send me an email to connect.