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Dana Thomart

Dana Thomart, LMFT

Therapist in California

Calm, practical therapy for everyday struggles

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19 years of experience listed

LMFT professional credentials

English languages

  • Stress and anxiety
  • Parenting support
  • Self esteem work

About Dana

Dana Thomart is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in California. She brings nearly two decades of clinical experience to sessions and focuses on practical help for stress, anxiety, parenting concerns, self esteem, and depression.

She emphasizes an open, nonjudgmental atmosphere where people can talk about what matters most to them. Sessions are meant to be a place to sort through difficult feelings, build confidence, and find ways to cope with life changes. Dana encourages small, realistic steps that fit into everyday life.

Her background includes work with mood challenges, caregiver stress, social anxiety, and issues around control and communication. She uses familiar therapy approaches to help clients learn skills and shift unhelpful thinking. The aim is to reduce overwhelm and increase a sense of choice.

Dana often helps people work on self-love, forgiveness, and finding clearer purpose. She combines practical strategies with a supportive stance so clients can try new behaviors and notice what changes.

If you want straightforward, calm support for stress, parenting strain, or low self esteem, Dana offers a steady, collaborative approach. To start, follow the site steps to match and schedule a session with her.

How these approaches guide online therapy

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what a person says. It helps people feel heard and encourages them to find their own solutions, which can be useful for low self esteem and relationship stress.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going. It teaches practical skills to challenge negative thinking and build more helpful habits, often used for anxiety and depression.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy, DBT, combines acceptance with skill-building. It offers concrete tools for managing intense emotions, improving relationships, and reducing impulsive reactions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and together decide which methods to try. That decision is revisited as progress is made so the plan fits real needs.

Confirm the session formats available before booking, as the biography did not list specific delivery methods. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, cut down on travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises and homework to work well across different session setups.

Areas of expertise

Additional focus areas

Caregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsControl issuesForgivenessIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMood disordersSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobia

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Experience

19+ years

Credentials

California

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems can Dana help with?

She focuses on stress, anxiety, parenting concerns, self esteem, depression, and coping with life changes, plus caregiver stress and social anxiety.

What is Dana's therapy style like?

She creates an open, nonjudgmental space and works collaboratively to set small, practical goals and build coping skills.

How much experience does she have?

Dana has 19 years of professional experience working with people on mood, communication, and coping challenges.

What are her credentials and where is she located?

She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, licensed in California.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with Dana?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are sessions billed and what does it cost?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with Dana?

Click the continue button on this profile, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.

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