If you’ve been through something difficult—whether it’s trauma, anxiety, grief, or a life transition—and you’re ready to move forward, Dana is here to support you in a way that feels both safe and effective.
Dana Patterson, MC, RCC is a Registered Clinical Counsellor with a Master of Counselling and over 25 years of experience supporting children, teens, adults, and families. Her background in education and counselling has given her a deep understanding of how life’s challenges show up across different stages—and how to help people navigate them with clarity and resilience.
Dana works with a wide range of concerns including trauma, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, and relationship challenges. She has specialized training in Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), an evidence-based approach that uses eye movements and somatic processing to help resolve trauma, phobias, OCD, addiction, and distressing experiences. She also has extensive experience supporting individuals recovering from motor vehicle accidents, including post-trauma symptoms and driving anxiety.
Her approach is down-to-earth, compassionate, and practical. Dana believes therapy should not only be a space to talk, but a place to create meaningful change. She meets you where you’re at, brings a sense of warmth and even humour when appropriate, and works with you to build strategies that help you move forward in a way that feels manageable and real.
Dana is committed to providing inclusive, respectful care and has experience supporting neurodivergent individuals, as well as those within BIPOC and 2SLGBTQI+ communities.
Originally from Prince George and now rooted in Kelowna, Dana values connection, community, and balance. Outside of her work, she enjoys reading, walking local trails, and spending time with family and friends.
Her philosophy reflects a belief in growth and ownership: when we have the courage to face our story, we can begin to shape what comes next.
Registered with the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors (BCACC).
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Dana Patterson employs a wide range of theories and techniques tailored to each client. These include, but are not limited to, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), Narrative Therapy, and Solution Focused Brief Therapy and ART. Her humanist perspective empowers clients to get "unstuck" from unproductive patterns and moving forward in their lives. Dana also has extensive experience working with families living with autism and provides parenting coaching & support for parents with children on the autism spectrum. Dana cannot work with students enrolled in School District 23 due to conflict of interest.
Christian counselling combines your faith with the principles of psychology to improve your mental health. It uses biblical foundations and scriptures and it focuses on the care of the whole person body, soul, and spirit while maintaining the values taught in the bible. Being aware that God has given us an understanding into the brain and nervous system, that we are created with a mind, body and soul. Because religious faith can play a significant role in an individuals life, many counselling clients who identify as Christian or having a faith-based feel more comfortable seeing a counsellor who shares their belief.
Therapy used in this treatment is Gottman inspired. Here we will explore the dynamics of how to better communicate and connect with your partner. To help manage conflict, bring positive interaction and gain a deeper understanding of one another to gain emotional connection.
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This appointment is for First Nations Health Authority (FNHA) clients accessing counselling services through approved funding. Your counsellor will provide a safe, supportive space to explore your concerns, whether you're navigating stress, trauma, grief, relationships, or personal growth. Sessions are tailored to your needs and may include talk therapy, grounding strategies, and tools to support emotional well-being. If you are new to our clinic, please ensure your FNHA approval is in place before booking.
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Dana Patterson employs a wide range of theories and techniques tailored to each client. These include, but are not limited to, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), Narrative Therapy, and Solution Focused Brief Therapy. Her humanist perspective empowers clients to get "unstuck" from unproductive patterns and moving forward in their lives. Dana also has extensive experience working with families living with autism and provides parenting coaching & support for parents with children on the autism spectrum.
Dana Patterson employs a wide range of theories and techniques tailored to each client. These include, but are not limited to, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), Narrative Therapy, and Solution Focused Brief Therapy. Her humanist perspective empowers clients to get "unstuck" from unproductive patterns and moving forward in their lives. Dana also has extensive experience working with families living with autism and provides parenting coaching & support for parents with children on the autism spectrum. Dana cannot work with students enrolled in School District 23 due to conflict of interest.
1:1 Counselling (Initial) - Individual counselling is for all ages and anyone who is needing a safe space to explore and willing to do the work to reach their goal of healing so that they may move forward. We will work together to problem solve with effective tools to help you navigate through your journey to wellness. Some modalities used are CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), DBT (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy), Narrative, Trauma-informed, Somatic, and Person-Centered. We will not only work on your mental health but your emotional, physical and spiritual health as well.
1:1 Counselling (Subsequent) - Individual counselling is for all ages and anyone who is needing a safe space to explore and willing to do the work to reach their goal of healing so that they may move forward. We will work together to problem solve with effective tools to help you navigate through your journey to wellness. Some modalities used are CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), DBT (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy), Narrative, Trauma-informed, Somatic, and Person-Centered. We will not only work on your mental health but your emotional, physical and spiritual health as well.
Billed toICBC
Dana Patterson employs a wide range of theories and techniques tailored to each client. These include, but are not limited to, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), Narrative Therapy, and Solution Focused Brief Therapy. Her humanist perspective empowers clients to get "unstuck" from unproductive patterns and moving forward in their lives. Dana also has extensive experience working with families living with autism and provides parenting coaching & support for parents with children on the autism spectrum.
Therapy used in this treatment is Gottman inspired. Here we will explore the dynamics of how to better communicate and connect with your partner. To help manage conflict, bring positive interaction and gain a deeper understanding of one another to gain emotional connection.
Video Counselling with Dana. Dana Patterson employs a wide range of theories and techniques tailored to each client. These include, but are not limited to, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), Narrative Therapy, and Solution Focused Brief Therapy. Her humanist perspective empowers clients to get "unstuck" from unproductive patterns and moving forward in their lives. Dana also has extensive experience working with families living with autism and provides parenting coaching & support for parents with children on the autism spectrum.
Billed toICBC
Dana Patterson employs a wide range of theories and techniques tailored to each client. These include, but are not limited to, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), Narrative Therapy, and Solution Focused Brief Therapy. Her humanist perspective empowers clients to get "unstuck" from unproductive patterns and moving forward in their lives. Dana also has extensive experience working with families living with autism and provides parenting coaching & support for parents with children on the autism spectrum.
Christian counselling combines your faith with the principles of psychology to improve your mental health. It uses biblical foundations and scriptures and it focuses on the care of the whole person body, soul, and spirit while maintaining the values taught in the bible. Being aware that God has given us an understanding into the brain and nervous system, that we are created with a mind, body and soul. Because religious faith can play a significant role in an individuals life, many counselling clients who identify as Christian or having a faith-based feel more comfortable seeing a counsellor who shares their belief.
Therapy used is Gottman inspired. Here we will explore the dynamics of how to better communicate and connect with your partner. To help manage conflict, bring positive interaction and gain a deeper understanding of one another to gain emotional connection.
Billed toFNHA · NIHB
1:1 Counselling (Initial) - Individual counselling is for all ages and anyone who is needing a safe space to explore and willing to do the work to reach their goal of healing so that they may move forward. We will work together to problem solve with effective tools to help you navigate through your journey to wellness. Some modalities used are CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), DBT (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy), Narrative, Trauma-informed, Somatic, and Person-Centered. We will not only work on your mental health but your emotional, physical and spiritual health as well.
1:1 Counselling - Individual counselling is for all ages and anyone who is needing a safe space to explore and willing to do the work to reach their goal of healing so that they may move forward. We will work together to problem solve with effective tools to help you navigate through your journey to wellness. Some modalities used are CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), DBT (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy), Narrative, Trauma-informed, Somatic, and Person-Centered. We will not only work on your mental health but your emotional, physical and spiritual health as well.
Therapy used in this treatment is Gottman inspired. Here we will explore the dynamics of how to better communicate and connect with your partner. To help manage conflict, bring positive interaction and gain a deeper understanding of one another to gain emotional connection.
A counselling-based session that integrates somatic awareness within a professional psychotherapy framework to support emotional regulation, stress management, and mind-body awareness. The session focuses on helping clients recognize and understand how emotional experiences, stress, and trauma are reflected in bodily sensations, using somatic awareness techniques to enhance emotional processing, self regulation, and therapeutic insight. All interventions remain within the scope of professional counselling and psychotherapy and do not involve physical manipulation or bodywork.
Billed toICBC
One on One Video Counselling with Dana (Online)
Subsequent Video Counselling with Dana.
Dana Patterson employs a wide range of theories and techniques tailored to each client. These include, but are not limited to, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), Narrative Therapy, and Solution Focused Brief Therapy. Her humanist perspective empowers clients to get "unstuck" from unproductive patterns and moving forward in their lives. Dana also has extensive experience working with families living with autism and provides parenting coaching & support for parents with children on the autism spectrum.
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