Dayna Hunt, LMFT
Experienced California marriage and family therapist
- Couples and family focus
- Trauma and grief expertise
- 27 years of experience
About Dayna Hunt
Dayna Hunt is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in California with 27 years of experience helping individuals, couples and families navigate relationship challenges, mood concerns and major life transitions. She earned 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, training that underpins her work with people across the lifespan.
Dayna began pursuing psychology early in life and has spent nearly three decades studying the roles people play in relationships. Her clinical experience includes work in private practice, family service agencies, schools and corporate settings, supporting families, couples, teenagers, children and individuals. She draws on dialectical behavior therapy to build distress tolerance, interpersonal and emotion regulation skills, and on cognitive behavioral therapy to help clients examine and shift unhelpful thinking patterns. Her client-centered, Rogerian stance means she meets people where they are and collaborates on practical steps to improve communication, reduce conflict and strengthen boundaries.
Raised in Marin County, Dayna has lived in Southern California and Seattle and has traveled through the United States and Europe, with a brief residence in Australia. Outside of her clinical work she enjoys hiking and spending time outdoors with family, drawing on nature as a source of balance and renewal.
Dayna began pursuing psychology early in life and has spent nearly three decades studying the roles people play in relationships. Her clinical experience includes work in private practice, family service agencies, schools and corporate settings, supporting families, couples, teenagers, children and individuals. She draws on dialectical behavior therapy to build distress tolerance, interpersonal and emotion regulation skills, and on cognitive behavioral therapy to help clients examine and shift unhelpful thinking patterns. Her client-centered, Rogerian stance means she meets people where they are and collaborates on practical steps to improve communication, reduce conflict and strengthen boundaries.
Raised in Marin County, Dayna has lived in Southern California and Seattle and has traveled through the United States and Europe, with a brief residence in Australia. Outside of her clinical work she enjoys hiking and spending time outdoors with family, drawing on nature as a source of balance and renewal.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
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 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 experience.
Is Dayna Hunt a licensed therapist?
Yes, holds these credentials: LMFT. License details: CA LMFT 43282.
In which languages does Dayna Hunt provide therapy?
English.
Where is Dayna Hunt located?
California.
How can I work with Dayna Hunt as my therapist?
You can work with Dayna Hunt 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, just click the 'Start Therapy' button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just 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.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care
Dayna often draws on dialectical behavior therapy, a skills-based approach that emphasizes distress tolerance, emotion regulation, interpersonal effectiveness and mindfulness to help people manage intense emotions and improve relationships. She also uses cognitive behavioral therapy, which focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors so clients can change how they respond to stress, anxiety and mood concerns. In addition, her client-centered, Rogerian approach prioritizes listening, empathy and meeting clients where they are so goals emerge from the client's own values and priorities.Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and Dayna works collaboratively with each person to determine what methods best match their needs, goals and preferences. She tailors techniques from these models rather than applying a single method rigidly, and encourages clients to provide feedback so the work stays aligned with their aims.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility for those balancing work, family and other responsibilities. Video calls enable face-to-face connection from home, phone sessions allow for convenience when video is not possible, and live chat or text-based messaging can provide real-time support and check-ins between sessions. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care and to access licensed professionals and therapists despite geographic or scheduling barriers.