Dayna Hunt is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in California. She brings 27 years of clinical experience and a straightforward, practical style to sessions. Dayna focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, grief, and self esteem concerns. She also supports those facing life transitions, parenting challenges, mood issues, and recovery from trauma or addictive behaviors.
Dayna trained in counseling psychology and holds a Master of Science degree from Dominican University in San Rafael, California. Her work draws on well-known therapeutic methods to address how thoughts, emotions, and behavior connect. She uses these tools to help people shift unhelpful thinking, build stronger communication, and strengthen coping skills.
In the therapy room she centers the person’s own goals and perspective. That client-centered stance means she starts where each person is and moves at their pace. When useful, she incorporates cognitive behavioral techniques to examine thought patterns and dialectical behavior strategies to teach emotion regulation and distress tolerance skills.
Dayna’s practice also includes approaches to process trauma and painful memories when needed. She guides people through practical steps to reduce conflict, set healthier boundaries, and reconnect with what matters in life. Her background spans independent practice, schools, family service agencies, and corporate settings.
She conducts sessions in English and works with concerns across many life stages. Before booking, readers should confirm current session options and scheduling details to match their needs.
How Dayna’s Approaches Work Online
Dayna often draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy in her work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying values and taking action that matters despite uncomfortable thoughts or feelings, which can help with anxiety, grief, and life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thought patterns and teaches practical skills to change thinking and behavior, useful for depression, anxiety, and self esteem struggles. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening, empathy, and meeting each person where they are to build trust and guide change.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapy process. Dayna works collaboratively to decide which methods fit a person’s goals, needs, and preferences. She adapts techniques over time so the work stays relevant and practical for everyday life.
The practical benefits of online therapy include easier scheduling and fitting sessions into a busy routine. Online work can reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and make it simpler to continue work while relocating within the state. Before booking, confirm current session options and formats with the practice so you know what’s offered and can choose what fits your life.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Solution-Focused Therapy
Experience
27+ years
Credentials
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Dayna help with?
She helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and family concerns, parenting struggles, self esteem issues, addictions, trauma and related problems.
What is her general therapy style?
Her style is client-centered and practical. She combines talk therapy with exercises to change unhelpful thoughts and build emotion regulation skills.
How long has she been practicing?
Dayna has 27 years of experience working in independent practice, schools, family service agencies, and corporate settings.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, licensed in California and practices from that state.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can she work with clients outside the United States?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the continue button on this profile, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.