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- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy
About Dana
LMFT in California with 19 years of experience, Dana Thomart focuses on stress, anxiety, parenting, self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. She uses Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to guide sessions. Dana works in English and practices in California. International clients are not accepted.
Dana keeps sessions straightforward. She listens to what matters most and helps people sort their thoughts and emotions into manageable steps. Practical skills from CBT and DBT are used when helpful, along with client-centered conversation to set goals and pace.
For parents and caregivers she concentrates on specific pressures around role strain and communication. This includes addressing caregiver stress, control issues, and conflicts that wear people down. She also talks through challenges around isolation, social anxiety, and difficulties with self-love or forgiveness.
Dana emphasizes short-term tools and everyday strategies. That can mean learning a new way to respond under stress, testing a small behavior change, or practicing a communication skill with a partner or family member. Sessions aim to produce things clients can use between meetings.
Her background includes nearly two decades working with mood disorders and life transitions. Clients can expect a practical, person-focused approach that blends skills training with open discussion. When someone is ready to begin, the first step is a brief matching questionnaire and scheduling a first session.
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How Dana applies approaches in online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and follow-up questions so clients set the pace and topics. It helps people clarify what matters most and decide on goals together.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches concrete skills to change patterns. CBT is often used for anxiety, mood concerns, and stress management.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) focuses on emotion regulation and coping skills for intense feelings and interpersonal stress. DBT techniques can help with control issues, strong mood swings, and social anxiety.
Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. Dana will review needs, goals, and preferences with the client and choose approaches collaboratively. That means trying skills in-session, adjusting based on results, and planning practical steps between meetings.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, shorten travel time, and allow quick check-ins when challenges arise. Different formats can also change pacing - for example, shorter phone check-ins may work well for brief updates while longer video sessions allow skills practice and in-depth conversation.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
19+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, parenting challenges, self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes, plus related issues such as caregiver stress and social anxiety.
What methods does she use in sessions?
The approaches listed are Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). These are used to shape conversations and teach practical skills.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Dana has 19 years of professional experience working with mood and life-change concerns.
What credential and location are listed?
She is an LMFT licensed in California and practices there.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English. She does not accept international clients.
What session formats are available?
Session formats were not specified in the biography. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.