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Dayna Hunt

Dayna Hunt, LMFT

Therapist in California

Collaborative therapist focused on practical change

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  • 27 years experience
  • LMFT California
  • Practical skill building

About Dayna

Dayna Hunt is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who brings 27 years of experience to her work. She listens closely and helps people untangle painful thoughts and strained relationships. Her approach is practical and down-to-earth, focused on small changes that make daily life easier.

Dayna blends several therapies to match each person's needs. She uses cognitive behavioral techniques to help people notice and shift unhelpful thinking. She draws on dialectical behavior methods to teach emotion regulation, mindfulness, and better ways to handle stress.

Her client-centered stance means she starts where each person is. That often looks like helping someone improve communication, set clearer boundaries, or manage intense feelings. She also works with mood concerns such as depression and anxiety, and with issues around grief, parenting, and life transitions.

Dayna trained at California Polytechnic State University and earned her Master of Science in Counseling Psychology at Dominican University. Her career has included private practice, schools, family service agencies, and corporate settings. These varied roles shaped the practical, problem-solving style she brings to sessions.

Outside of therapy, Dayna spends time outdoors hiking and with family. She has lived in Northern and Southern California and in Seattle, and she brings that life experience to her work. If someone wants straightforward support for relationships, mood, or coping with change, she focuses on clear skills and steady progress.

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How her approaches translate to online work

Dayna uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify thoughts that drive mood and behavior, then practice new, more helpful ways of thinking and acting. This can be useful for depression, anxiety, and stress when someone wants concrete steps to feel different over time.

She also applies Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills to teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and improved interpersonal skills. These tools support people who feel overwhelmed by strong emotions or who want better ways to manage conflict and relationships.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. She works collaboratively to decide which methods match a person's goals and preferences, and adjusts as work progresses. Clients and therapist check in together about what’s helping and what needs to change.

Confirm the current session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let someone use video or audio to match comfort and bandwidth needs, helping therapy fit into everyday routines rather than reshaping them.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Dayna address?

She helps with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family problems, grief, addictions, trauma and abuse, eating issues, parenting, anger, self-esteem, career shifts, and other life changes.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is practical and person-focused, combining client-centered listening with tools from CBT and DBT to teach skills and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.

What background and experience does she bring?

She has 27 years in the field, with work in private practice, schools, family service agencies, and corporate settings that inform a problem-solving approach.

Where is she licensed and based?

She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in California and practices from that state.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with her?

She is not currently accepting international clients.

How are sessions scheduled and what does it cost?

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

How do I begin working with her?

Use the Start Therapy button, fill out a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

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