Dana Thomart, LMFT

Therapist in California

Compassionate, experienced support for depression and stress

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Client-centered approach
Practical coping skills
Support for caregivers

About Dana

Dana Thomart is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) practicing in California with 19 years of experience. She focuses on depression, anxiety, stress, parenting concerns, and self-esteem. Dana aims to make the first step feel manageable and respects the courage it takes to begin therapy.

She creates a calm, nonjudgmental space where people can speak honestly about their thoughts and feelings. Sessions are conversational and practical. Dana listens first, then helps identify patterns and small changes that can make daily life easier.

Dana uses approaches that fit each person’s needs rather than a one-size-fits-all plan. She often draws on Client-Centered Therapy to center the person’s perspective and on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to address unhelpful thinking. Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills may be used for emotional regulation and coping in stressful moments.

Her work includes support for caregiver stress, managing control issues, and coping with isolation or loneliness. She also helps people clarify life purpose, practice self-love, and work through forgiveness when that is important to them.

People looking to start are asked to use the site’s Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability. Costs vary with location and use a cancellable subscription model.

This summary is based on the profile information listed on BetterHelp.

How Dana’s approaches translate to online work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what matters to the person. It helps people feel heard and make their own decisions about change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at patterns of thinking and behavior and teaches concrete skills to reduce anxiety and depressive symptoms. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, includes practical skills for managing strong emotions and improving coping during stressful times.

Choosing the right approach is a team effort. The therapist will talk with the person about goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful. Together they can try approaches and adjust the plan as needed to find what works in everyday life.

Confirm available session options before booking since session formats are not specified here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let someone join from a place with fewer distractions, or choose a format that does not require being on camera. Licensed professionals can adapt CBT, DBT skills, and client-centered techniques to work well across common online session styles.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?

The focus includes stress, anxiety, depression, parenting struggles, and self-esteem. Additional areas include caregiver stress, communication difficulties, isolation, and life purpose.

What is the therapy style like in sessions?

Sessions are conversational and nonjudgmental. The therapist listens first, then works with the person to identify useful changes and practical skills.

How much clinical experience does the therapist have?

She has 19 years of professional experience working with people on mood and stress-related concerns.

What credentials and region are listed for this therapist?

She holds an LMFT credential and practices in California.

In which languages can sessions be held?

Sessions are offered in English only.

Can people outside the United States work with this therapist?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are fees and payment arranged?

Fees vary with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What are the first steps to begin working together?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to the therapist’s availability.

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