Dayna Hunt

Dayna Hunt is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in California. She brings 27 years of practice to conversations about stress, relationships, and strong emotions like anger. Dayna talks plainly and focuses on practical steps people can use right away. She trained in counseling psychology and started working in the field nearly three decades ago. Her background includes private practice, family service agencies, schools, and corporate settings. That range shaped how she helps people manage mood changes, grief, parenting strain, and addiction concerns. Dayna uses approaches that emphasize present awareness and clear thinking. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and change unhelpful thoughts. She uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and better interpersonal interactions. Her style is client-centered, which means she meets people where they are and adapts plans to each person’s goals. Dayna works with issues like blended family challenges, divorce and separation, family of origin problems, and midlife reassessment. She also supports people coping with ADHD, postpartum mood changes, and seasonal shifts in mood. Outside of work she enjoys hiking and spending time outdoors with family. That personal balance informs how she encourages realistic change and small, usable steps in day-to-day life.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online work

Dayna uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot the thoughts that shape feelings and behaviors, then try new ways of thinking. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, anger, and mood problems because it focuses on concrete changes in daily habits and thinking. She also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills to teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. DBT tools are useful when emotions feel overwhelming or relationships keep getting stuck. Finally, her client-centered way of working means she starts with each person's goals and adapts methods to fit what they need and prefer. Choosing an approach is a collaborative process where the therapist and client try ideas and notice what helps most. If you are considering online work, confirm the current session formats before booking since the profile does not list specific formats. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around work, childcare, or other commitments. They also allow for short check-ins, practicing skills in everyday settings, or using video when helpful for teaching exercises. A therapist will talk through which approach and session pattern likely fit your schedule and goals.