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About Dianna
Dianna Zuniga is a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) and Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 21 years of experience. She practices in California and works with adults on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting concerns, depression, addictions, LGBT issues, relationship and intimacy-related concerns, anger, self-esteem, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and ADHD.
She uses straightforward, skills-based methods. Dianna draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy. Sessions focus on practical tools and short-term strategies the person can practice between meetings.
Her background includes work in mental health clinics, substance abuse treatment, and public and private schools. That variety shaped her approach to both individual and group work. She also has experience offering couples and family counseling in past roles.
In session she collaborates with people to identify manageable steps and coping techniques. She helps translate therapy ideas into real routines. The work is often a mix of skill coaching, problem-solving, and talking through difficult events.
Dianna offers services in English and Spanish. International clients are not currently accepted. Costs vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, clients are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
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How her approaches translate to online work
Dianna commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy online. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them with small behavior changes to reduce anxiety and depression. DBT emphasizes learning concrete skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and better interpersonal interactions, which can be practiced between sessions.Mindfulness Therapy is also part of her toolkit and involves brief attention and breathing exercises to reduce reactivity and increase moment-to-moment awareness. These approaches help with trauma responses, stress, grief, and coping with life changes by giving clear exercises and step-by-step practices.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will review your goals and preferences and suggest which methods to try first. Together you can adjust techniques over time based on what helps you make practical changes.
Confirm current session options before booking since formats were not specified in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into daily life, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. If you prefer working in English or Spanish mention that when completing the matching questionnaire so scheduling and format choices match your needs.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
21+ years
Listed in
California, Ohio
Languages
English, Spanish
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Frequently asked questions
What issues does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting concerns, depression, addictions, LGBT issues, relationship and intimacy-related matters, anger, self-esteem, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and ADHD.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses practical, skills-based approaches drawing on CBT, DBT, Mindfulness, Solution-Focused, and Trauma-Focused therapies to develop coping strategies and short-term plans.
How much experience does she have?
She has 21 years of professional experience working in settings including mental health clinics, substance abuse treatment, and public and private schools.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds LISW and LCSW credentials and practices in California; the license details given are OH LISW and CA LCSW.
Which languages are offered?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.