Meet Dana

As an adoptive mom, I came into this journey thinking love would be enough, but I’ve learned there is so much more to understand. Dana has been an incredible source of insight, helping me better support my daughter while also recognizing and guiding me through my own challenges as a parent. Because of her, my relationship with my daughter continues to grow stronger, with more trust and respect than we had before. I’m constantly learning and feel so grateful for the impact she has had on our family. She truly cares about both of us, and that has made all the difference.

When we first came to Dana, we were struggling with behavioral issues with our daughter and were at a loss as to what could help.  We had visited other counselors in the past but experienced little to no change in our relationship with our daughter. After our first session, Dana identified a clear issue and set before us a path of healing and connection for our family that resulted in huge changes in behavior and connection.  As a family we are continuing in our path of healing that Dana placed us on and know that she is always there as a resource for us when needed.

It was an absolute pleasure to host you on your recent webinar. The information you shared was invaluable. Thank YOU, for taking the time to share your passion and insights to equip the Sexual Risk Avoidance Education field!

Dana’s commitment to mental health extends beyond the office. Investing time, energy, and expertise in the wellbeing of her community, Dana serves as an advocate for trauma-informed care at a number of organizations that impact outcomes for children and families. Her expertise has proven an invaluable asset to vulnerable people throughout.

Over the past couple of years my daughter has been blessed to work with Dana Bowling to support her growth in the areas of emotional regulation, anxiety, body awareness, peer interactions, and so much more! She is well trained in implementing trauma-based strategies & is very creative in her approach & activities. She has helped my daughter build self-confidence and truly cares about her & my family. We have been so thankful for her flexibility & willingness to keep trying even when my daughter has been challenging during sessions. She is a gift to our family & community.

It was an absolute honor and privilege to have Dana speak at our Isaiah 117 House event. Her wisdom and insight on brain development and trauma responses were so helpful in knowing how best to serve our most vulnerable population. She challenged us with valuable insight, fostered meaningful conversations, and inspired us to see ways to connect with children who enter our care. She truly has a heart for kids and a willingness to help community members deepen their understanding of the brains response to trauma and the challenges it presents to many children and families.

Dana has been an absolute lifeline for our family. As a mom of a child who experienced significant early trauma, I came in realizing how much I didn’t yet understand about what was driving the behaviors we were seeing. Our home had felt like it was in constant survival mode, and I often didn’t know how to help my children or myself through it. Dana has been an incredible source of insight, helping me see beyond behaviors and better understand what was happening underneath, while also supporting me through my own growth as a parent. Because of her, our family dynamic has shifted in a real and lasting way, and I’m so grateful for the steadiness, knowledge, and care she has brought into our lives.

On behalf of our entire team at The Ridge, I want to sincerely thank you for investing time with our staff and equipping us to better care for people impacted by trauma. Your Trauma-Informed training was insightful, practical, and deeply aligned with who we are as a church. You took the time to understand our context and needs, which made the training feel intentional and tailored rather than generic. You helped us see trauma through both a clinical and compassionate, Christ-centered lens, giving us language, perspective, and tools we can immediately apply. Your heart for people, along with your ability to communicate grace and truth, made a lasting impact on our team, and we are grateful for the difference this will make in how we serve our congregation.

The tools and wisdom Dana Bowling has shared with our family have been a total game changer. We have seen profound changes in both our parenting and in our foster children’s coping strategies. She helped us better understand trauma and continues to equip us with the tools we need to support the children in our home. We would highly recommend Dana and her training for anyone wanting to better understand how to parent children with trauma. We couldn’t have done our foster care journey without her!