- CBT methods
- DBT skills
- EMDR available
About Dayna
Dayna Hunt is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in California with 27 years of experience. She works with common early-adulthood stressors such as anxiety, relationships, career concerns, and life changes, and also addresses grief, depression, addiction, trauma, parenting challenges, and ADHD.
Dayna grew up in Northern California and studied psychology from undergraduate through graduate school, earning a Master of Science in Counseling Psychology from Dominican University. Her work has included private practice, family service agencies, schools, and corporate settings. That background gives her a wide view of the pressures people face in different parts of life.
Her day-to-day approach blends methods from cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and a client-centered style. She focuses on helping people notice the thoughts that shape their feelings, build better emotion regulation and distress-tolerance skills, and practice clearer communication. Sessions emphasize practical steps clients can try between meetings.
She also uses eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) for people carrying trauma and difficult memories. This is introduced carefully and used when a person and therapist agree it fits their goals.
Outside work she enjoys hiking and time in nature with family. Her mix of long experience, varied settings, and direct practical methods suits people needing help with relationship strain, work stress, and the transitions common in young adulthood.
How her approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages people to notice what matters to them, accept difficult feelings without fighting them, and take committed steps toward chosen goals. It can help with feelings of emptiness, life-purpose questions, and coping with transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It is practical and helps address anxiety, mood problems, and unhelpful thinking patterns through exercises and homework. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a trauma-focused method used to process distressing memories when appropriate; it is introduced gradually and used when client and therapist agree it fits the goals.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Dayna will collaborate with each person to decide which methods make sense for their needs, goals, and preferences. That choice can change over time as progress is made and circumstances shift.
The original biography does not list specific online session formats. Please confirm the current session options before booking. Many people find online sessions help fit therapy around school, early career schedules, or caregiving duties, and they can make it easier to keep regular appointments without long commutes. Licensed professionals can adjust session length, include short check-ins, or focus on skill practice to match a client's daily life.
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Experience
27+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of issues does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationships, grief, depression, addictions, trauma, parenting, ADHD and related concerns such as family conflict and career stress.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style blends client-centered listening with practical methods from CBT and DBT to build skills, change unhelpful thinking, and improve communication.
How much experience does she have?
She has 27 years of professional experience in clinical and community settings, including private practice, schools, agencies, and corporate work.
Where is she licensed?
She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with a California LMFT credential and practices from California.
Can I work with her if I live outside the U.S.?
She does not accept international clients. Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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