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Online therapist

Dianna Privitt

Compassionate support for family and parenting challenges

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Credentials
LMFT
Experience
6 years
Licensed in
California
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Dianna

Dianna Privitt is a licensed marriage and family therapist who supports people facing family and parenting concerns along with addictions, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, grief, anxiety, depression, and stress. She explains things plainly and focuses on making the therapy space feel open and nonjudgmental.

Dianna emphasizes practical steps and steady support so people can begin to make changes they want in daily life. Dianna uses common-sense talk and active listening to help clients name what feels hard and choose small next steps.

Background and approach

She draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice thoughts without being driven by them. Attachment-based ideas guide conversations about how relationships shape behavior and trust. Her style is warm and collaborative.

Sessions are paced to match the client’s comfort and readiness. The work often centers on improving communication, managing strong emotions, and building routines that reduce stress and cravings. Dianna has six years of professional experience and holds the Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist credential - LMFT.

She practices from California and offers services in English. Her background includes helping people with parenting concerns, intimacy-related issues, eating and sleeping struggles, compassion fatigue, and a wider range of life challenges. People who choose Dianna can expect straightforward guidance, practical tools, and steady encouragement.

She helps clients take the next steps toward healthier relationships and better day-to-day coping.

How her approach translates to online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice painful thoughts and feelings without letting them control actions. Online sessions make it possible to practice noticing and choosing values-driven steps between meetings. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on patterns in relationships and how early bonds influence current connections, which can be explored through talk and reflective exercises during virtual sessions.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what has or has not helped in the past. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust the plan as progress is made.

Offering video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging gives practical flexibility. Video works well for face-to-face conversation and emotional work, while phone or messaging can suit quick check-ins or clients who need a lower-key option. These formats help people fit therapy into busy family schedules and different life situations.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Less about arguing with difficult thoughts, more about loosening their grip and acting on what matters to you anyway. Values and committed action carry the work, which suits conversation at a distance.

Attachment-Based Therapy

Looks at how early bonds shaped what you expect from closeness, and how that plays out now with a partner, a parent, or your own children.

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.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does she address?
Dianna helps with family and parenting issues plus concerns such as addictions, relationships, trauma and abuse, grief, anxiety, depression, stress, and intimacy-related matters.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is warm and straightforward. She listens without judgment and works with clients to set practical, manageable goals.
What is her background and experience?
She has six years of professional experience working with a range of relationship and mental health concerns and emphasizes both emotional understanding and actionable steps.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, licensed in California with license number CA LMFT 131286.
Which languages are supported and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats does she offer?
Sessions are available as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging for flexibility.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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Experience
6 years
Licensed
California
Languages
English

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