Meet Dayna Lauren Miller
Dayna Lauren Miller brings over two decades of experience working with individuals, families, professionals, and organizations across the U.S. and internationally.
Her background includes a master’s degree specializing in behavioral science, along with her work as an educator, consultant, speaker, sex and relationship coach, and creator of programs and trainings.
Dayna brings a practical and thoughtful perspective to her work, inviting space for honest conversations, meaningful learning, and ways forward that fit the people she works with.
Why?
I believe people deserve more than support that simply checks boxes or focuses on limitations rather than possibilities.
Over the years, I’ve worked with children, teenagers, adults, families, professionals, and organizations, with a focus on creating opportunities for connection, learning, growth, and greater self-expression.
My work is about helping people connect—to themselves, to others, and to the world around them—with curiosity, openness, and understanding.
That includes learning about behavior, relationships, communication, sexuality, and the experiences that shape how we understand ourselves and relate to one another.
I work with people, not labels.
My Approach
Everyone experiences, learns, communicates, and connects in their own way. Curiosity can create space to explore, learn, and discover new possibilities.
I draw from psychology, behavioral science, education, somatic work, sexuality education, and cross-cultural experience to create an approach that fits the individual—not the other way around.
My work can include education, consultation, training, and support around relationships, communication, sexuality, and everyday life.
Services
Consulting & Organizational Development
I work with organizations, learning environments, and community groups to develop programs, support teams, and learning environments.
My consulting can include:
Training & Education
Providing staff development, community education, workshops, specialized training, and curriculum development.
Programs & Organizations
Creating and strengthening programs, classes, training systems, and organizational practices, with attention to communication, team dynamics, systems, and culture.
Project & Event Support
Planning and coordinating programs, events, and community initiatives from concept through implementation.
I have worked with organizations across health and wellness, education, mental health, civic organizations, arts and entertainment, and other community-based settings
Sexuality Education
Sexuality is woven into so many parts of our lives—from how we relate to ourselves to how we connect, communicate, and experience intimacy.
I provide sexuality education for individuals, families, professionals, organizations, and groups, including people with special needs.
My work may explore relationships, intimacy, communication, embodiment, and sexual health.
My goal is to create a space grounded in safety, respect, open conversation, and education—without shame or judgment.
For Organizations
I offer classes and workshops for people with I/DD, staff training, and parent education.
Frequently Asked Questions
Sessions are offered nationally and internationally through Zoom. In-person sessions are also available when discussed and mutually agreed upon in advance.
If you’re interested in working with me for the first time, the first step is to schedule a free initial consultation here.
If you’re a returning client, please email me directly at dayna@daynalaurencoaching.com to schedule a session.
The answer is – Yes! Simply click book consultation here to schedule your 30-minute consultation. This is an opportunity for us to connect, learn more about what you’re looking for, and see if my services are the right fit for you.
I currently offer behavior coaching and consultative services. My aim is to deliver a quality experience versus a quantity of sessions.
I do not accept insurance currently. My goal is to provide you with valuable services in a way that’s right for you.
I also offer specialized consultative services through the Innovations Waiver. Please email me directly at dayna@daynalaurencoaching.com to learn more about these services.
Testimonials
It is a great honor and privilege to be able to speak so humbly of Dana Lauren. Our praise for her knows no boundaries or limitations. Dana has proven herself time and time through to be an extremely knowledgeable source on all things related to child development, as well as an ambassador for the emotional content we as parents need to cope with while raising children with special circumstances. She has been an integral part in the development of our two children. Her insights, observations, methodology, and compassionate approach to child development are, without a doubt, at the very top of her field. Cutting edge and out of the box. She is a trusted source for our family to rely on. Her thought train is beyond that of any normal specialist. For this we are eternally grateful. We are truly thankful to be working with Dana Lauren.
– David R.
Dayna woke me up to new possibilities in how my children learn, grow and thrive. Her professionalism and “above and beyond” mentality enabled our family to flourish. Bringing Dayna into our village to help in supporting my children and guiding them to better ways of communicating and being their authentic selves was one of the best decisions I’ve made as a parent.
– Danielle F.
Our family was given Dana’s information through our pediatrician. It was almost as if she knew what a perfect fit we would be. Our 3-year-old was having a tough time and we as a family were starting to struggle and feel lost as to how to help her. When Dana came to meet our family, our daughter was immediately drawn to her and was so excited she had a special new friend. The tools and resources that Dana helped put in place in our home were beyond helpful and, at that time, imperative. We are so thankful for all of her help and guidance and couldn’t imagine getting through that tough period without her.
– Samantha D
