Dana Thomart, LMFT - Therapist in California

About Dana

Dana Thomart is a licensed marriage and family therapist who focuses on practical, down-to-earth support. She uses straightforward approaches to help people manage stress, anxiety, parenting challenges, low self-esteem, and depression. Sessions are calm and nonjudgmental, with an emphasis on clear steps clients can use between meetings.

Dana creates space for people to speak openly about what feels hard. She listens first and then helps identify small, manageable changes. That can mean learning new ways to cope during tough days or practicing different habits that build confidence over time.

Background and approach

Her background spans 19 years working with a range of life stresses and mood concerns. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to address unhelpful thinking and on Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills for emotional regulation. Dana also uses Client-Centered Therapy to keep the work tailored to each person’s needs.

In sessions, she mixes skills training with practical problem solving. Parents often find her approach useful for setting realistic goals and improving communication. Others appreciate focusing on daily routines that support mental health and self-love.

Dana is licensed in California as an LMFT, license number CA LMFT 42763. Therapy can be scheduled through the platform’s matching and booking process, and she offers multiple ways to connect for ongoing care.

Therapeutic approaches and how they work online

Client-Centered Therapy centers on the person’s experience. The therapist listens without judgment and helps people set their own goals, which supports clearer decision making and stronger self-trust. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing them with real-life actions to reduce anxiety and low mood. DBT, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, offers concrete skills for managing intense emotions and improving communication in stressful moments.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will review concerns, goals, and preferences and recommend which methods to try first. Clients and therapist check in about what helps and make changes so the plan fits practical needs and personal style.

Online sessions use video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy more flexible. These options allow people to attend from home, fit sessions around family or work, and follow up with short messages between meetings. The variety of formats also makes it easier to keep momentum when life is busy or unpredictable.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Concrete skills for riding out strong emotion, tolerating distress, and handling relationships without things escalating. The skills are practised in daily life, so between-session support by message or phone fits naturally.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Dana commonly address?

She focuses on stress, anxiety, parenting, self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional areas include caregiver stress, communication problems, control issues, and social anxiety.

What style of therapy does she use in sessions?

Sessions combine Client-Centered Therapy with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy techniques. The work balances listening, skill building, and practical problem solving.

How long has she been practicing?

She has 19 years of professional experience working with people facing mood and life-stress concerns.

Where is the therapist licensed and what are her credentials?

She is a licensed marriage and family therapist in California, listed as CA LMFT 42763.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What formats are used for therapy sessions?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.

How are costs handled for sessions?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability and are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What steps are involved to begin working together?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire, then schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.

Specialties and expertise

Top specialties

Stress, Anxiety
Parenting issues
Self esteem

Also works with

Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 19 years
Licensed: California
Languages: English

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