Dayna Hunt , LMFT

Dayna Hunt is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in California who brings 27 years of experience supporting individuals, couples, families and adolescents. She holds a Bachelor of Science from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, and a Master of Science in Counseling Psychology from Dominican University in San Rafael. Dayna grew up in Marin County and has lived in Southern California and Seattle, with travels across the United States, Europe and a short residence in Australia, experiences that inform a broad perspective on life transitions and relationships.

Her clinical work blends Dialectical Behavior Therapy - DBT, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - CBT, and a client-centered Rogerian approach to meet clients where they are. DBT informs her focus on distress tolerance, emotion regulation, mindfulness and interpersonal effectiveness. CBT guides her exploration of how thoughts shape feelings and behaviors, supporting practical changes in daily life. The client-centered stance emphasizes empathy and collaboration, helping people strengthen communication, set boundaries and reduce conflict.

Dayna has worked in private practice, family service agencies, schools and corporate settings, addressing concerns such as stress, anxiety, relationships, grief, trauma, addictions, parenting challenges, mood disorders and life transitions. Outside of work she enjoys hiking, spending time in nature and connecting with family, activities that reflect her belief in balancing personal wellbeing with meaningful relationships.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Dayna combines practical, skills-based interventions with a supportive, client-centered stance to help clients navigate stress, relationships and life changes. Dialectical Behavior Therapy - DBT teaches skills for tolerating distress, managing intense emotions and improving relationships through mindfulness, emotion regulation and interpersonal effectiveness. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - CBT focuses on identifying and reshaping unhelpful thoughts and patterns so clients can make gradual changes in mood and behavior. The client-centered approach emphasizes empathy and collaboration, allowing clients to explore values, strengthen communication and develop healthier boundaries at their own pace.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey. Dayna works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals and preferences, and she adjusts strategies over time to reflect progress and changing circumstances.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for busy schedules, caregiving responsibilities and clients in different parts of California. These formats allow therapists and licensed professionals to maintain continuity of care, adapt session rhythms to client needs and make therapy more accessible for those managing work, family and travel commitments.