Since the beginning of time, humans have created stories to make sense of the world. As individuals, our lives are shaped by the stories we tell ourselves.

— Dana Schmalenberg

Since the beginning of time, humans have created stories to make sense of the world. As individuals, our lives are shaped by the stories we tell ourselves

— Dana Schmalenberg

Take Authorship of Your Life.

A unique blend of Narrative Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness Techniques and the Nondual Philosophy to help you on the path towards wholeness.1 Column

I'm Dana Schmalenberg

Founder of Navigational Narratives

After a 20-year career as a Hollywood screenwriter, I decided to become a psychotherapist. This was a decision I made after 6 years of dealing with and processing a devastating DNA discovery that revealed my dad was not my biological father. I've come out the other side with a more integrated and whole sense of identity and put all that I've learned into a course to lead you on a journey of doing the same.

I now have a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and plan to create more courses to help people navigate life's difficult transitions.

Navigating Your DNA Bombshell

Take a self-guided journey with interactive lessons.

1-on-1 Navigating

One on one sessions to help you dive deeper into the material, deal with your unique circumstances and accelerate your healing.

INTRODUCING MY FIRST COURSE

“Navigating Your DNA Bombshell: From Shell Shock to Secure New Identity”

HI, I’M DANA

After 20 years of professional screenwriting, I decided to become a psychotherapist. I returned to graduate school and received a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health. I possess a unique combination of skills that can help you identify the "life scripts" you've created that may not be working for you and teach you how to "rewrite and rewire" them to take authorship of your life.

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