“When asked, what do I do? I sometimes reply… You know that old adage, “Give a person a fish and you feed them for a day, teach them to fish and you feed them for life”? Well no matter its uncertain origin, I am uplifted by it, and I’d like to believe my facilitation strengthens people to become keenly adept at fishing—for a lifetime.” — Dana B. Lichtstrahl

I consider myself a multifaceted, integrative, artistic, and skilled facilitator, with a unique approach that empowers age-diverse people to navigate life with insight and enthusiasm. Currently pursuing a Ph.D. in East-West Psychology at the California Institute of Integral Studies, I combine multiple techniques (Bohmian dialogue theory, depth psychology, shamanic techniques, contemplative practices) to foster personal and collective growth and well-being. 

In addition to focusing on individuals and groups, I have expanded my practice to include divorce mediation, reflecting a commitment to supporting couples through life-changing experiences. 

I am a member of the New Jersey Psychological Association (NJPA) and the New Jersey Association of Professional Mediators (NJAPM), as well as an author of numerous self-initiated published works of creative inquiry that are available on Amazon. Through my practice I aim to help others become, “adept at fishing—for a lifetime.”

My books, both serious and whimsical, have a common theme. They seek to understand human identity; who we are becoming individually, collectively, ecologically, and cosmically, by exploring the attributes of thinking (cognition) and awareness (consciousness), toward creating win-win experiences. Available on Amazon by clicking the following titles: The Fish Who Discovered Water (2024, fiction, ebook); What Are We Thinking? It Matters (2019, non-fiction); A Case of Mistaken Identity (2019, fiction picture book); Jackson’s Love (2014, fiction); Are You Watching? It’s positively life-changing (2012, non-fiction); not-so-fable FABLES (2012, fiction); Will My Real Family Please Stand Up (2004, non-fiction, currently out-of-print).