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Dana

Dart-McLean

Support for the Creative Mind and Body

People I work with often navigate intense internal landscapes—perfectionism, burnout, self-doubt, and the emotional toll of constantly producing. You can overcome anxiety and depression with support. My integrative approach bridges psychotherapy, somatic work, and coaching to support both emotional wellness and creative vitality.

I specialize in working with people experiencing ADHD, anxiety, depression, life transitions, trauma, and grief. Using evidence-based modalities alongside somatic therapy, we address the ways stress, trauma, and emotion live in the body—helping you reconnect with yourself on a deeper level.

Whether you’re feeling creatively blocked, emotionally overwhelmed, or ready to step into your next chapter, I offer a space for both healing and forward momentum—grounded in the mind-body connection.

About Me

Hello, I am a licensed psychotherapist working in community mental health and private practice for 10 years. Since 2014, I’ve worked with adults, children, couples, and families to support people with emotional awareness and personal growth. Before that, for 11 years, I worked in art and education. I am a painter and facilitate workshops in addition to providing therapy. I attended California Institute of Integral Studies and graduated with a focus on Expressive Art Therapy. I have since completed training in: trauma informed care, somatic therapy for trauma, PolyVagal theory informed therapy, harm reduction therapy, motivational interviewing, and Gottman principles for couples therapy. Personally, I’ve explored many mind-body centering modalities including Ashtanga yoga, meditation, dance, and running.

Connection is key.

My approach to therapy is non-judgemental, relational, and creative. I draw on psychodynamic and attachment theory, somatics, and art in therapy to support people with identifying their vision for emotional wellness as well as what obstructs them in their movement towards balance. Exploring patterns of relationship throughout your life can offer insight into how you connect and what prevents you from deepening connection.

Finding a therapist you work well with is essential to positive change. Please contact me for a free 15-20 minute consultation to determine if we are a good fit to work together.

CA LMFT #119512, OR #T2129