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Dayna Hunt, LMFT

  • Experience27 years
  • LocationCalifornia
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Relationship
  • Therapy approachesAcceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Client-Centered Therapy
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About Dayna

Dayna Hunt is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with 27 years of clinical experience who integrates evidence-based approaches to support people navigating stress, relationships, mood concerns, grief, addictions, trauma, and ADHD.

Background and approach

She draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to help clients examine and shift unhelpful thoughts, dialectical behavior strategies to build emotion regulation and interpersonal skills, and a client-centered stance that prioritizes empathy and collaboration. Her training also includes EMDR for trauma-related work when appropriate.

Raised in Northern California and having lived in multiple regions, Dayna blends a grounded, practical style with compassion and curiosity. She has worked in independent practice, family service agencies, schools, and corporate settings, and she aims to help clients improve communication, reduce conflict, strengthen boundaries, and develop coping skills for life changes.

Her approach focuses on meeting clients where they are, exploring values and perspective shifts, and using concrete strategies to reduce suffering and increase functioning. Dayna holds a Master of Science in Counseling Psychology from Dominican University and a Bachelor of Science from California Polytechnic University.

She maintains licensure in California as LMFT 43282 and provides care in English for clients in California.

Therapeutic approaches adapted for online care



Dayna uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify and change thought patterns that contribute to anxiety, depression, and stressful reactions; CBT offers concrete tools for addressing day-to-day problems. She also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills training to teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, mindfulness, and improved interpersonal effectiveness, which can be especially helpful for clients managing strong emotions or relationship conflict. When trauma is a primary concern, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) may be used to process distressing memories and reduce their current impact.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist works with each person to assess needs, goals, and preferences and will adapt methods over time based on what is most helpful. Clients can expect a partnership focused on practical skills, values-based work, and changes that fit their life circumstances.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, allowing clients to engage in sessions from different locations and at varied times. These options support continuity of care and make it easier to practice skills between sessions, attend regularly despite busy schedules, and maintain momentum while working toward therapeutic goals.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and family challenges, addictions, trauma and abuse, eating concerns, parenting issues, anger, self-esteem, career questions, compassion fatigue, ADHD, and many related topics.
What therapeutic style can I expect in sessions?
The practice blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, EMDR, Solution-Focused techniques, and a client-centered approach to create a collaborative and practical therapy experience.
How long has the therapist been practicing?
Dayna has 27 years of professional experience working in independent practice, family service agencies, schools, and corporate settings.
Where is the therapist licensed and located?
She is licensed in California as LMFT 43282 and provides services within California.
Are sessions offered in languages other than English?
Sessions are provided in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What formats are available for therapy sessions?
Therapy can be delivered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are arranged through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefDepression

Also works with

AddictionsTrauma and abuseEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Blended family issuesDivorce and separationEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersPostpartum depressionPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Social anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

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

Licensed

California

Languages

English

What Dayna can help with

Dayna Hunt works with clients on stress and anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, and depression.

Dayna works with families.

How Dayna approaches therapy

Dayna's clinical approaches include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and Solution-Focused Therapy.

Experience and training

Dayna is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist practicing in California, with 27 years of clinical experience.