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Dr. Dana Seymour, NIHB provider and registered Psychologist in Ontario, specializing in Indigenous Mental Health

I'M DR. DANA 

I'm an Indigenous psychologist and approved NIHB provider that provides therapy in Ontario and Quebec.

I'M NOT YOUR TYPICAL THERAPIST

I've revised this About Me page soooo many times. I want this page to help you decide if we'd be a good fit to work together. Because let's face it, it's a big decision to go to therapy and an even bigger decision trying to find the right therapist. 

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When you're looking for a therapist to help you, you often want to know if the person is qualified to help and what inspires their work. 

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So as for qualifications, I've been a clinical psychologist for over 15 years. And to become a psychologist, it requires 10 years of education and then licensing exams with the College of Psychologist of Ontario. 

 

Over the years, I've help support Indigenous people in returning to work, completing degrees, getting rid of the Sunday scaries, harnessing their anxiety, healing their trauma, and developing a life they want to live. 

 

My approach to therapy is different from your typical psychologist. Although my degree is clinical, my approach to therapy is casual. I want you to feel comfortable. I try to decolonize the therapy process as much as possible. There's not pages upon pages of intake forms to complete. We start therapy where you think you need to start, not where I think you need to start, after all you are the expert on you. 

 

Also, I take a I offer a unique perspective in therapy of bridging together Indigenous worldview values and traditions with evidence based mental health practices. 

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PROUDLY INDIGENOUS

I know what it's like to grow up on the rez, I'm from the Akwesasne Mohawk Nation. I'm not trained to be "culturally sensitive", I grew up surrounded by our Mohawk language, our traditional teachings, and our Indigenous culture. I've been told numerous times from people in therapy that they appreciate not having to explain life on the rez, racism, colonization, residential schools, 60s scoop, the medicine wheel, relationships with our aunties and uncles, and self identity challenges that may pop up being Indigenous and living in a western society. â€‹â€‹I get it, there's no need to try and find the words to explain these issues or to have to give an explanation at all. 

When I'm not in session, you can usually find me juggling motherhood, trying to squeeze in a workout, and appreciating moments of
rest, relaxation, and reflection.

WE COULD BE A GOOD FIT FOR THERAPY IF YOU LIKE TO

- ​Learn about what makes you tick

- Want to tackle life's obstacle courses 

- Learn tools to help you master happiness and resiliency

- Are open to looking at the psychological roadblocks that keep you stuck and unable to move forward

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3 Key Things I Believe In

I believe mental health impacts all areas of your life. Your ability to love yourself. Your ability to spend quality time with those you love. Your ability to do the things that bring you joy. Your ability to take care of your physical health. Your mental health literally impacts everything. But what I've witnessed in therapy, is that when you address the stress, anxiety, depression, or unresolved trauma the other areas of your life improve too.  

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I believe when you find the right therapist, counselling can be helpful. Having scared space to tell your story with a trusted psychologist is what's needed to move forward. Research study, after research study, shows that it is the therapeutic relationship that makes a difference in the outcome of therapy. My goal is to meet you where you are and together we move forward to help you gain insights, perspectives, and find joy again in your life.

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Lastly, I firmly believe that "WHAT WE RESIST, PERSISTS". Meaning if you don't address the issues that are causing you distress ... the stress, anxiety, burnout, depression  ...  whatever it is, it will continue to cause you distress until you address the issue head on. This is something you don't have to tackle by yourself. I am here to help you address the issues and we move at your pace. 

Dr. Dana Seymour, psychologist, therapist, counsellor, that specializes in First Nations mental health in Ontario and is a NIHB provider

Over the course of my career as a therapist, I have helped people

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  • Overcome burnout

  • Ditch the depression and find joy in their daily life

  • Harness their anxiety and feel calm and content 

  • Feel balanced, rooted, and grounded

  • Sleep better

  • Prioritize their mental health 

  • Regulate their emotions 

  • Improve their mindset

  • Manage stress 

  • Heal from trauma

  • Learn to love themselves 

  • Be more productive 

EDUCATION

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS 

Ph. D. in Clinical Psychology from Lakehead University 
Master's in Clinical Psychology from Lakehead University 
B.A in Psychology from Carleton University 

College of Psychologist of Ontario 
Ontario Psychological Association

CLINICAL EXPERIENCE

Psychiatric hospitals 
Inpatient programs 
Outpatient programs 
Community agencies 
Private practice 
 

HOW CAN I HELP?

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