Equine Assisted Psychotherapy

Equine assisted psychotherapy services are offered to children (6 years and up), youth and adults.
Please see more information about our Equine assisted psychotherapy in our "About" section. 

Individual Therapy 

True Connection offers individual talk therapy to children, youth and adults.
Dana can help address issues such as childhood trauma, major life transitions, work/life stress, anxiety, depression, post traumatic stress and grief.

Family Therapy

True Connection therapy provides both equine assisted psychotherapy and talk therapy to families.
Dana can help with parenting, understanding family dynamics and working through relationship struggles.

Wellness Workshops*

True Connection Therapy provides a variety of Emotional Health Workshops. Workshops include nature, play and equine assisted therapy programming to explore self-awareness, communication, cooperation and relationship skills.

Training*

Dana provides training to foster parents in both trauma and attachment.

*These services are offered as per request. Dana is a skilled facilitator and can customize content based on needs.
Dana enjoys collaborating and making ideas come to life. Training can be on or offsite.

How to Make a Referral / Reach Out

Referrals are accepted through e-mail ([email protected]) or text (613 848 4163).
We do not carry a waitlist and will not be able to take on new clients until September 2025. 

Rates & Funding

Private mental health therapy rates are $150.00 for a 60 minute session (50 minute client contact – 10 minutes for notes).
MSW's are covered under several employee benefit packages.
True Connection Therapy provides mental health services through the following government funded programs:
Victim Quick Response Program 
First Nations Non-Insured Health Benefits Program 
Veteran Affairs Canada 
Dana has a partnership with Quinte Children’s Foundation and her services can be funded under the Strive To Thrive Program, please email or text Dana to inquire about this.
*Please note therapy services provided by Dana (Registered Social Worker (RSWs) can be claimed as an medical expense tax deduction when you file your income tax return.
Further information about this process can be found at: www.cra-arc.gc.ca

Resources

The following local psychotherapists and resources may or may not be helpful to you on your healing journey:
Brillig House Counselling & Psychotherapy Collective 
https://www.mallorysuurdpsychotherapy.com/
https://amygrahampsychotherapy.com/
https://tnelsontherapy.com/

Books

Truth Telling Indigenous Stories in Canada by Michelle Good
Securely Attached: Transform Your Attachment Patterns into Loving, Lasting Romantic Relationships (Attachment Workbook) by Eli Harwood
Seat of the Soul by Gary Zukav
The Awakened Family and The Conscious Family By Dr. Shefali
The Highly Sensitive Series (person, child, parent) by Dr. Elaine Aron https://hsperson.com/
Parenting From the Inside Out Dr. Daniel Siegal
The Body Keep the Score by Bessel Van Der Kolk
The Myth of Normal, Scattered Minds, In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts – Dr. Gabor Mate
Hold On To Your Kids by Dr. Gabor Mate and Gordon Neufeld
The Gifts of Imperfection by Brene Brown