- Client-centered approach
- Stress and anxiety
- Parenting concerns
About Dana
Dana Thomart is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in California with 19 years of experience. She uses a client-centered approach to build an atmosphere where people can speak honestly about what worries them. Her style is warm and direct, aimed at helping people feel heard and understood from the first visit.
She focuses on stress and anxiety, low mood and depression, and struggles with self-esteem and confidence. Parenting concerns and life transitions are also common topics in her work. Dana guides practical steps for coping, not just talk about feelings.
Her methods also include cognitive behavioral techniques that look at thoughts and actions that keep problems going. Dialectical behavior practices are used when people need tools for emotion regulation and managing intense states. These approaches are used alongside client-centered listening to match each person’s needs.
Dana has supported people navigating caregiver stress, isolation and social anxiety, control issues, communication breakdowns, and questions about life purpose. Sessions focus on small, doable changes and clearer communication with others.
To begin, Dana invites people to take a first step and complete the intake process. She helps set goals and plans that suit everyday life and adjusts the pace to what feels manageable.
How Dana’s Approaches Translate to Online Care
Client-centered therapy focuses on understanding the person first, listening carefully, and shaping the pace of work around what the person needs. This approach helps people feel understood and decide what change looks like for them. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at patterns of thought and behavior that keep problems going and teaches practical ways to shift them, which helps with anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, DBT, offers skills for managing strong emotions and improving how people handle conflict and stress.Choosing the right approach is often a shared process. Dana works collaboratively to match methods to a person’s goals and day-to-day needs, checking in and adjusting as progress is made. The plan is shaped around what the person finds useful rather than a fixed method decided in advance.
Confirm the current session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, and let people use tools and worksheets together during a session. Licensed professionals can adapt CBT and DBT exercises to an online setting so skills practice happens between appointments as well as during them.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
19+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Dana address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, parenting challenges, and coping with life changes, plus related issues like caregiver stress and social anxiety.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her primary style is client-centered, creating a listening space where thoughts and feelings are welcomed without judgment. She combines this with practical tools from CBT and DBT when helpful.
How much experience does the therapist have?
Dana has 19 years of professional experience supporting people through common life stresses and mood concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) licensed in California and practices from that state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How does payment and scheduling work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Dana?
Click the Start Therapy button, fill out a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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