Meet Dana Carretta‑Stein
Dana Carretta‑Stein is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, EMDRIA‑Approved Consultant, and founder of Peaceful Living Mental Health Counseling. Known online as The EMDR Coach, Dana makes trauma science practical and relatable, helping people heal themselves and their relationships. 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.
Topics I Speak About
Producers and event organizers often ask: What can Dana speak on? Here are her most requested topics:
Most Requested Topics
• EMDR Therapy
• Responses to Traumatic Events from a Mental Health Expert
• Generational Trauma
• Nervous System Regulation
• Trauma-Informed Parenting & Child Behavior
Other Topics I love Talking About
• Managing Burnout & Mental Load
• Mompreneur Life & Leadership
• Simplifying Trauma Therapy Science
• Mental Health & Wellness
• Relationships & Family Dynamics
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.
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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.
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How EMDR Therapy Works — Going Inside Podcast (March 2024) – Explains EMDR basics, flexible protocol, and how therapy actually works.
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EMDR Therapy with Dana Carretta‑Stein — Because We Went to Therapy Podcast (March 2023) – Discusses EMDR fundamentals, client readiness, and the EMDR Progress Journal.
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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.
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Human First: A Conversation with Dana Carretta Stein — Notice That: An EMDR Podcast (May 2025) – Explores therapist authenticity and relational healing in EMDR.
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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.
Additional Podcasts:
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The Art of Healing Podcast — Healing Your Trauma with EMDR Therapy
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Thoughts from the Couch Podcast — How You Can Recover from Sexual Assault
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Practice of the Practice Podcast — How to Trend on Instagram
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Healing Our Children with EMDR Pelvic Matters Podcast — Vaginismus and EMDR Therapy
Featured Articles
Dana’s expertise has been featured in leading publications, bringing trauma and mental health insights to wider audiences.
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