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Expert in EMDR Therapy & Nervous Sytem Health
Dana Carretta-Stein is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, EMDR therapist, trauma educator, keynote speaker, podcast host, and consultant who helps audiences better understand trauma, anxiety, burnout, nervous system regulation, attachment, and emotional healing.
She regularly speaks at conferences, organizations, professional trainings, universities, podcasts, and media interviews, translating complex trauma science into practical, relatable conversations that audiences remember.
Known as The EMDR Coach, Dana has a rare ability to understand life through someone else’s eyes - making people feel deeply seen, heard, and understood.
Drawing on her expertise in interpersonal neurobiology, she translates complex emotional experiences into language that resonates, helping audiences find meaning, healing, and connection in their own lives.
She’s been featured by Nike, Glamour, and Business Insider and speaks nationally on topics like generational trauma, nervous system regulation, and EMDR therapy. Dana brings equal parts expertise, humor, and humanity to every audience she serves.
Trauma, EMDR, Burnout, and Nervous System Speaking Topics
Dana speaks on complex mental health topics in a way that feels clear, relatable, and useful. Her presentations combine clinical expertise, trauma-informed education, and practical takeaways that audiences can apply in both their personal and professional lives.
Topic Includes:
• EMDR Therapy
• Responses to Traumatic Events from a Mental Health Expert
• Generational Trauma
• Nervous System Health (Mind body connection)
• Trauma-Informed Parenting & Child Behavior
• Managing Burnout & Mental Load
• Mompreneur Life & Leadership
• Simplifying Trauma Therapy Science (Interpersonal Neurobiology)
• Mental Health & Wellness
• Relationships & Family Dynamics
Book Dana Carretta-Stein for Speaking, Media & Podcast Interviews
Dana is available for interviews, expert commentary, and media features on EMDR therapy, trauma, PTSD, and parenting. Known for translating complex trauma science into relatable insights, she offers compelling, human-centered perspectives that help audiences feel seen, heard, and understood.
Contact our team below to schedule an interview or request a media quote.
Podcast Interviews
Dana has been featured on top podcasts reaching thousands of therapists, parents, and individuals seeking healing. Each conversation highlights her expertise in EMDR, nervous system health, and trauma‑informed care.
Why Healing Is About More Than “Just Moving On”. A deeper conversation on trauma, emotional reactions, nervous system healing, and what EMDR therapy actually helps with Dana Carretta-Stein on Straight Up with Steph Podcast
The Happier Life Project Podcast, where Dana Carretta-Stein joined to break down what EMDR therapy actually is, how it works, and why it creates real change.
In a recent interview on The Little Brain Campaign podcast, Dana Carretta-Stein joined host Dr. Lauren LaRose, a board-certified child, adolescent, and adult psychiatrist, for a thoughtful and honest conversation about trauma, EMDR, and relational healing.
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EMDR Therapy Explained: Eye Movements, Wild Dreams & Real Healing with Dana Carretta-Stein, The EMDR Coach on the Unapologetically Crunchy Podcast. She breaks down what EMDR therapy actually is and how this structured trauma treatment helps the nervous system finally process what talk therapy alone often cannot.
Balancing Acts: Behind the Scenes of Self-Employed Moms on the Thoughts from the Couch Podcast. Dana shares the honest reality of building a business while raising kids, unpacking mom guilt, marriage strain, and the nervous system triggers that motherhood and entrepreneurship inevitably expose.
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Hustling & Healing Others with Dana Carretta-Stein, Part II on the Life Actually Podcast. A raw conversation about what happens when high-achieving women finally stop outrunning their trauma and use EMDR to heal the patterns driving both their ambition and their exhaustion.
Marriage, Motherhood & Maintaining Sanity ft. Dana Carretta-Stein on the Life Actually Podcast. She shares how she built two trauma-informed businesses while juggling marriage, motherhood, and the beautiful chaos of everyday life.
Breaking Patterns, Finding Peace ft. Dana Carretta-Stein at No Snooze Podcast — she shares how high achievers can break generational patterns, manage the mental load, and find real healing—without falling into burnout.
How EMDR Therapy Works — Going Inside Podcast (March 2024) – Explains EMDR basics, flexible protocol, and how therapy actually works.
EMDR Therapy with Dana Carretta‑Stein — Because We Went to Therapy Podcast (March 2023) – Discusses EMDR fundamentals, client readiness, and the EMDR Progress Journal.
How EMDR Heals: Rewiring the Past, Reclaiming the Present & Transforming Through Trauma — Figuring Sh!t Out Podcast (April 2024) – Talks trauma neuroscience, attachment, and real-life healing.
Human First: A Conversation with Dana Carretta Stein — Notice That: An EMDR Podcast (May 2025) – Explores therapist authenticity and relational healing in EMDR.
The Truth about EMDR with Dana Carretta‑Stein — Here in Session Podcast with Dr. Connor McClenahan (April 2025) – Covers EMDR origins, relational dynamics, and generational trauma.
The Art of Healing Podcast — Healing Your Trauma with EMDR Therapy. Dana teaches us how the use of EMDR helps to heal the brain from past trauma. We get nerdy in this one as we jump into the science behind trauma and trauma healing.
Thoughts from the Couch Podcast — How You Can Recover from Sexual Assault. Dana provides her insight on how EMDR therapy has helped her clients start their healing journey as well as the common experiences sexual assault survivors go through during their recovery and healing journey.
Practice of the Practice Podcast — How to Trend on Instagram. Joe Sanok speaks about how to trend on Instagram with Dana Carretta-Stein.
Healing Our Children with EMDR Pelvic Matters Podcast — Vaginismus and EMDR Therapy. What is vaginismus -why trauma is not a cognitive experience -what is EMDR therapy and how it serves women suffering vaginismus after sexual assault
Featured Articles
Dana’s expertise in EMDR therapy, PTSD and parenting has been featured in leading publications, bringing trauma and mental health insights to audiences all over the world.
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