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Dianna Privitt

LMFT

Dianna Privitt , LMFT

Therapist in California

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About Dianna

Dianna Privitt is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who helps people facing addictions, relationship problems, trauma, grief, anxiety, depression, and stress. She also supports those dealing with intimacy concerns, eating or sleeping difficulties, parenting strain, and the emotional fallout of life changes. Dianna works with people across a wide range of concerns including compassion fatigue and LGBT-related issues.

She keeps sessions straightforward and focused on what matters most to each person. Conversations are nonjudgmental and aimed at helping people name difficult feelings, try new ways of coping, and practice small changes between meetings. Dianna aims to make the first steps feel manageable rather than overwhelming.

Her approach draws on several evidence-based ideas. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice thoughts without being driven by them. Attachment-based work looks at patterns in close relationships and how they shape current reactions. Emotionally-Focused Therapy supports people in naming core emotions and using that clarity to improve relationships.

Dianna brings six years of clinical practice as a California Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - LMFT. She pairs practical tools with open listening so clients can set realistic goals and track progress. Sessions are offered in English and arranged to fit each person’s schedule.

People who want flexible session formats can connect by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. The service uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time, and starting is done by completing a brief matching questionnaire and scheduling a session.

Online approaches that fit your life

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy invites people to notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choose actions that match personal values; this can help with anxiety, depression, and managing cravings. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early and current relationship patterns affect reactions today and helps people change the ways they connect and respond to others. Emotionally-Focused Therapy focuses on identifying core emotions and using that awareness to improve emotional connection and resolve relationship distress.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Dianna will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and history, and together they decide which methods to try. She frames therapy as a collaborative process where approaches can be adjusted as needs change.

Online formats offer practical benefits for busy lives. Video calls let people work face-to-face without travel. Phone sessions can be a good option when lower bandwidth or not being on camera is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging make it possible to check in between sessions or fit a short therapy moment into a break at work. These options make it easier to stay consistent and to use therapy in ways that match a person’s daily routine.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Dianna help with?

She supports people with addictions, relationship and family conflict, trauma and abuse, grief, stress, anxiety, depression, and related issues like intimacy, eating, and sleeping problems.

How would you describe her therapy style?

Sessions are straightforward and nonjudgmental, with an emphasis on naming feelings, practicing new coping skills, and setting small, realistic goals between meetings.

What is her professional background?

Dianna has six years of clinical practice working with a range of mental health and relational concerns and uses several therapeutic approaches to meet client needs.

What credentials and where is she licensed?

She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, licensed in California.

What languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Which session formats are available?

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

How are sessions paid for and what about cost?

Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time; cost varies with location and therapist availability.

How do I begin working with her?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGrief

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyLGBTIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHearing impairedHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyEmotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyGottman MethodImago Relationship TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

6+ years

Licensed

California

Languages

English

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