Dana Strauss
Dana Strauss is a practicum student at the Ottawa Institute of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (OICBT). Dana is committed to providing evidence-based care and using an integrative approach to best meet her client’s needs. She is working in the Mood and Anxiety program where she works under the supervision of Dr. Ken Kelly-Turner, a registered clinical psychologist in Supervised Practice (supervised by Dr. François Rousseau) at OICBT.
Dana uses a client-centered approach, meaning that sessions are structured around the client’s goals and needs. She believes a strong therapeutic alliance is necessary for meaningful growth, and she prioritizes creating a non-judgemental environment where clients can feel heard, valued, respected, and supported.
In addition to her clinical work, Dana is a Ph.D. student in Clinical Psychology at the University of Ottawa, where she researches antisemitism.
Dana offers both in-person and online therapy sessions.
About Dana
- Doctorate (M.A.-Ph.D.) Clinical Psychology, University of Ottawa, current.
- Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) Psychology: Honours, Guelph University, 2019.
Dana serves the adult population (age 18-60) within the following area of focus:
- Mood-related concerns (Depression, Bipolar, Emotional Regulation)
- Anxiety and stress (Generalized Anxiety, Social Anxiety, Panic, Phobias, Health Anxiety)
- Obsessive-compulsive and related concerns (OCD, Perfectionism, Repetitive Behaviors)
- Substance use and addiction (Alcohol, Drug Use, Behavioral Addictions)
- Trauma and post-traumatic growth (PTSD, Childhood Trauma, Complex Trauma)
- Workplace and academic well-being (Burnout, Stress Management, Performance Anxiety)
- Life transitions and adjustment (Career Changes, Relationship Changes, Identity Exploration)
- Grief and loss
- Eating disorders
- Interpersonal and relational dynamics (Communication, Boundaries, Attachment)
- Self-concept and personal growth (Self-Esteem, Motivation, Meaning, Purpose)