Dayna Hunt, LMFT
Experienced LMFT focused on relationships and healing
- 27 years experience
- Couples and family therapy
- DBT and CBT techniques
About Dayna Hunt
Dayna Hunt is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in California with 27 years of clinical experience. She combines formal training with a long-standing curiosity about human relationships, helping people navigate stress, anxiety, grief, depression, relationship and family challenges, trauma, addictions, parenting concerns, career transitions, and other life changes.
Born and raised in Marin County in Northern California, she has lived in Southern California and Seattle and has traveled widely across the United States and Europe, with a brief residence in Australia. Time spent outdoors hiking and being in nature alongside family life are central to her personal life and inform her grounded, practical approach to therapy.
Her academic background includes a Bachelor of Science from California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo and a Master of Science in Counseling Psychology from Dominican University in San Rafael, California. Her professional work began nearly three decades ago and has included roles in private practice, family service agencies, schools, and corporate settings, where she has supported individuals, couples, teenagers, children, and entire families.
Dayna uses a blend of evidence-based methods tailored to each person’s needs. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to explore and reshape thoughts that influence feelings and behavior, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to build distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, mindfulness, and emotion regulation skills, and a client-centered Rogerian stance to meet people where they are. She also integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and solution-focused techniques when appropriate.
Across settings and presenting concerns, Dayna emphasizes clear communication, healthier boundaries, and practical strategies to reduce conflict and increase well-being. Her long experience working with blended families, divorce and separation, family of origin issues, grief, postpartum challenges, ADHD, and mood disorders informs a flexible style that blends problem-solving with empathy and realistic goal-setting.
Born and raised in Marin County in Northern California, she has lived in Southern California and Seattle and has traveled widely across the United States and Europe, with a brief residence in Australia. Time spent outdoors hiking and being in nature alongside family life are central to her personal life and inform her grounded, practical approach to therapy.
Her academic background includes a Bachelor of Science from California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo and a Master of Science in Counseling Psychology from Dominican University in San Rafael, California. Her professional work began nearly three decades ago and has included roles in private practice, family service agencies, schools, and corporate settings, where she has supported individuals, couples, teenagers, children, and entire families.
Dayna uses a blend of evidence-based methods tailored to each person’s needs. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to explore and reshape thoughts that influence feelings and behavior, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to build distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, mindfulness, and emotion regulation skills, and a client-centered Rogerian stance to meet people where they are. She also integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and solution-focused techniques when appropriate.
Across settings and presenting concerns, Dayna emphasizes clear communication, healthier boundaries, and practical strategies to reduce conflict and increase well-being. Her long experience working with blended families, divorce and separation, family of origin issues, grief, postpartum challenges, ADHD, and mood disorders informs a flexible style that blends problem-solving with empathy and realistic goal-setting.
Areas of Expertise
Also Specializes In
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 Approach
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
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Dayna Hunt have?
Dayna Hunt has 27 years of professional experience in the field of counseling and therapy.
Is Dayna Hunt a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the LMFT credential, which stands for Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. License details: CA LMFT 43282.
In which languages does Dayna Hunt provide therapy?
Dayna provides therapy in English.
Where is Dayna Hunt located?
Dayna is located in California.
How can I work with Dayna Hunt as my therapist?
You can work with Dayna through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Dayna Hunt work with international clients?
Dayna Hunt does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Dayna Hunt cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Could Remote Therapy Be a Good Match for You?
Many people wonder whether remote therapy can produce meaningful change. For common concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, or navigating life transitions, online therapy has been shown to be comparable in effectiveness to traditional in-person sessions.One of the primary benefits is flexibility - individuals can choose the format that fits their schedule and comfort level, whether that is video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or in-app messaging. This range of options can make it easier to maintain consistency with therapy while balancing work, family, and other commitments.
Licensed professionals provide care in these remote formats, and if someone feels the need for a different therapeutic fit, it is possible to switch therapists. For many people, online therapy offers a practical, effective way to access professional support without changing the standards of care they would expect from in-person work.