Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of Pittsburgh and pursuing her Master of Philosophy in Education (M.Phil.Ed.)
CFR MCT THERAPIST
DANA DURKIN
"Our minds can be our own worst enemy. Let's reshape the landscape within and create space for the life we deserve."
MEET DANA:
Dana Durkin is pursuing her Master of Philosophy in Education (M.Phil.Ed.), having recently earned her Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of Pittsburgh. Her clinical interests include women's mental health, anxiety, substance use, family and couples work, and stress management. As a clinician, she brings a dedicated, curious, empathetic, flexible, and collaborative presence to the therapeutic space. Her path toward becoming a therapist was shaped by a collection of experiences and relationships rather than one defining moment — from gravitating toward the role of confidante as a young person, to discovering a fascination with the connection between brain, behavior, and lived experience.
Dana's clinical approach is collaborative and integrative, grounded in individualized care. Her background in addiction treatment gave her a strong foundation in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and she continues to integrate Gottman-informed interventions and psychodynamic perspectives. She also holds a strong interest in the mind-body connection, incorporating mindfulness, grounding, and body awareness where appropriate. She is especially proud of discovering her love for group therapy — a modality that once intimidated her but has since become one of her favorite parts of the field.
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Her experience spans diverse populations across addiction treatment, community mental health, behavioral health, and educational settings, including work as a Behavioral Health technician providing ABA-based interventions, community-based psychiatric rehabilitation at the Northeast Community Center for Behavioral Health, and youth support through the Neighborhood Learning Alliance. An Advanced Psychology of Women course deepened her understanding of feminist theory and its place in the therapy room, including more nuanced perspectives on anger as a catalyst for growth.
Outside the therapy room, Dana values yoga and movement, a good cup of coffee, and watercolor painting — activities that help her slow down and cultivate presence in a fast-moving world. Letters to a Young Therapist has served as a touchstone throughout her graduate training, reinforcing her belief that effective therapy comes not from having all the answers, but from staying curious, compassionate, and fully present.
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