Dr. Dayna Schultz, Psy.D., LCSW,CSAC
Cultural & Clinical Consultant
Dr. Dayna Schultz is a dynamic and deeply committed behavioral health professional with over 20 years of experience addressing trauma, gender-based violence, substance use, and mental health in diverse communities. Holding a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology, and licensure in Clinical Social Work and Substance Abuse Counseling, she has spent her career at the intersection of clinical care, cultural healing, and social justice.
As a survivor of domestic violence and sexual assault, Dr. Schultz brings an unparalleled depth of compassion and authenticity to her work. Her lived experience fuels her mission to empower others through trauma-informed services, clinical education, and community-driven healing practices. She currently serves as the Clinical Supervisor for the WorkLife Hawai?i Program at Child & Family Services, where she oversees statewide Employee Assistance Program (EAP) counseling services for over 100 contracted clients across Hawai?i.
Dr. Schultz is also the founder of I am Healing, Enlightened, Empowered, and Resilient (I am He²R), a nonprofit organization offering holistic, trauma-informed services to survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. Through a unique and personalized healing framework, she supports survivors in releasing shame, embracing forgiveness, and reclaiming their narratives—centering identity, acknowledgment, validation, and transformation. Her approach weaves together evidence-based care and Native Hawaiian values to create culturally rooted pathways to healing.
Throughout her career, Dr. Schultz has held key roles in crisis intervention, disaster response, LGBTQ+ mental health, and program development. She has served as Executive Director of the first federally funded Native Hawaiian Resource Center on Domestic Violence, clinical advisor to numerous state-level initiatives, and lead trainer for substance use and mental health professionals across the islands. She is a trusted voice in promoting trauma-informed care that is not only clinically sound but also grounded in cultural humility and lived truth.
Known for her passion, leadership, and vision, Dr. Schultz continues to influence systems of care through education, advocacy, and direct service. Whether she’s training providers, supervising clinicians, or walking alongside survivors, her work embodies healing, resilience, and a commitment to justice.