Dana brings warmth, patience, and kindness to her work as a therapist. She has a natural way of supporting and encouraging others, and the sincerity and care she brings to the people she works with reflect the heart she carries into this work.
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Dana El-Khatib, MA, RCC
Dana is pronounced "Dah-Nuh."
Registered Clinical Counsellor
Currently accepting a limited number of new clients
Dana is currently accepting a limited number of new clients. Sheila coordinates all free 15-minute consultations for prospective clients interested in working with the Sunny Spot team.
About Dana
Dana believes therapy should feel genuine, comfortable and human. She supports children, youth and adults navigating anxiety, emotional overwhelm, boundaries, identity, relationships, life transitions and emotional regulation. Dana also brings more than five years of experience supporting neurodivergent children and youth with behavioural, social, emotional and academic needs.
Dana creates a space where clients can feel seen as whole people while building greater self-awareness, emotional resilience, self-trust and confidence. She brings warmth, humour, authenticity and real conversation into sessions so therapy feels approachable, supportive and meaningful.
Outside of counselling, Dana enjoys spending time with her dog Milo, cooking, arts and crafts, and playing board games.
How Dana supports clients
- Children, youth and adults
- Anxiety and overwhelm
- Emotional regulation
- Identity and relationships
- Life transitions
- Neurodivergent children and youth
Training includes a Child and Youth Care background, a Youth Justice diploma, NVCI, autism-spectrum training and CBT training.
Not sure whether this support is the right fit? A free 15-minute consultation is a simple place to begin.
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Dana is a warm and attentive therapist. Her client centred focus is effective for creating strong connections that develop meaningful change.
Dana's passion for counselling really comes through in the way she speaks about her work. She brings a warm, down-to-earth energy and a thoughtful approach, with a genuine commitment to helping clients feel supported, understood, and empowered.
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