Hello, my name is Dayna Hunt and I am a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist in the State of California.
I was born and raised in Northern California, specifically Marin County.
I have lived in Southern California and also Seattle, Washington.
I have traveled across the United States as well as to Europe and lived a short time in Australia.
I enjoy being outdoors, hiking, spending time in nature and with family.
I received my Bachelor of Science Degree at California Polytechnic University in San Luis Obispo, CA and my Master of Science Degree in Counseling Psychology at Dominican University in San Rafael, Calif.
I have always enjoyed listening to people's stories and problem solving.
I knew I wanted to be a counselor at a very young age and began pursuing psychology early in life.
My professional experience in the field began 24 years ago, when I began formally studying relationships and the different roles people play in their lives.
I have worked with families, couples, teenagers, children and individuals in the private practice setting, family service agencies, schools and in the corporate setting.
I utilize DBT training, also known as Dialectical Behavioral Therapy which taught me how to help others focus on improving distress tolerance skills, interpersonal skills, mindfulness and emotion regulation skills.
I utilize CBT training, also known as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy which taught me that thoughts matter, as they serve to create our individual reality. I believe if people examine and change their thoughts, they can change their life.
Finally, I utilize a client centered, Rogerian approach, which in simple terms means, I meet people where they are at. If they want to improve their relationships, I try to help them to consider a new way of thinking as perspective is everything. I help them to increase healthy communication skills, decrease conflict and improve boundaries. This is what I help people do.
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, Trauma and abuse, Eating disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Blended Family Issues, Divorce and separation, Emptiness, Family of Origin Issues, Family Problems, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders , Postpartum Depression, Pregnancy and childbirth, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young Adult Issues
Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Solution-Focused Therapy
CA LMFT 43282
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Dayna is a top tier therapist, especially if you are looking for someone who understands the complicated dynamics that can exist within family systems and relationships. Book in, you won’t regret it! Thanks Dayna!
Written on Feb 25, 2022 after therapy with Dayna for 9 months on issues concerning depression, trauma and abuse, and compassion fatigue
I have only had two sessions but so far she has been very good for me. I am glad that I had a opportunity to choose her. She listens, gives her expertise and gives me homework to work on. She answers my texts. So far I’m happy with her as my councilor.
Written on May 12, 2021 after therapy with Dayna for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and grief