Deb Dana, LCSW

Profile of Deb Dana, LCSW

Deb Dana is a prominent clinician, consultant, and author specializing in complex trauma. Her focus is on applying Polyvagal Theory to understand and address the impact of trauma, as well as developing strategies that honor the role of the autonomic nervous system.

Contributions and Projects Polyvagal Institute and Collaborations:

Deb Dana is a founding member of the Polyvagal Institute and a consultant for the Khiron Clinics, as well as an advisor for Unyte.

Clinical Training Series:

She is the creator of the “Rhythm of Regulation” clinical training series, which provides the foundations of clinical applications of Polyvagal Theory. This series trains clinical psychologists to guide sessions from a nervous system perspective and educate trauma survivors about Polyvagal Theory.

Relevant Publications:

Her clinical work, published in collaboration with Editorial Eleftheria, SL in Spain, includes works such as “Polyvagal Theory in Therapy: Linking the rhythm of regulation” (2019), “Polyvagal Exercises for Safety and Connection: 50 Client-Centered Practices” (2021), and “Polyvagal Practices: Anchoring the Self in Safety” (2023).

Collaborations with Sounds True:

She collaborates with Sounds True to bring her Polyvagal perspective to the general public through audio programs and printed books, such as “Befriending Your Nervous System: Looking Through the Lens of Polyvagal Theory” and “Anchored: How to Befriend Your Nervous System Using Polyvagal Theory”. Contact and Resources For more information about Deb Dana’s work, visit her website www.rhythmofregulation.com.