- Client-centered listening
- CBT and DBT skills
- Parenting concerns addressed
About Dana
Dana Thomart is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) practicing in California. She has 19 years of clinical experience helping people who feel overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, or life transitions. Dana encourages a warm, nonjudgmental space where people can talk openly about what they are facing. She also supports those struggling with parenting concerns and mood shifts.
In sessions she aims to make conversations direct and practical. She listens first, then helps clients notice unhelpful patterns and try small changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to identify thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going. Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills are offered when managing intense emotions and building steadier coping skills.
Dana emphasizes collaboration and steady progress. She helps people set clear, realistic goals and checks in on what works and what doesn’t. Communication problems, caregiver stress, control issues, and loneliness are common topics she addresses in focused work.
Clients can expect simple tools to use between sessions, such as brief behavior experiments and emotion regulation strategies. She also works on forgiveness, self-love, and clarifying life purpose when those themes come up. Her approach balances practical steps and supportive listening.
Taking the first step can feel hard, and Dana acknowledges that effort. She invites people to begin with a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial appointment to see if the fit feels right.
How Dana’s Approaches Translate to Online Work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening without judgment and helping you find your own answers; it’s useful when someone needs a calmer space to sort through feelings and choices. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps identify and change thought patterns and behaviors that feed anxiety, low mood, or parenting stress. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, offers concrete skills for managing strong emotions and improving day-to-day coping.Picking the right approach is a collaborative effort. The therapist will talk with you about your goals and preferences, then try methods together to see what fits best. Adjustments are made over time based on what helps most in your daily life.
Confirm the session formats before booking so you know what options are currently offered. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, reduce commute time, and let people join from familiar, quieter surroundings. These practical benefits can help therapy fit into parenting routines and other daily demands without promising any specific outcome.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
19+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Dana commonly help with?
She helps people manage stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, and parenting challenges, along with caregiver stress and communication problems.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Sessions are collaborative and down-to-earth, with an emphasis on listening first and then trying practical steps to change unhelpful patterns.
What kind of experience does she bring?
She has 19 years of professional experience working with clients on mood, coping with life changes, and parenting concerns.
What credential and region is listed for this therapist?
The therapist holds an LMFT credential and practices in California.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with this therapist?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are session logistics and cost handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.