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Dianna Zuniga, LISW, LCSW
California
Licensed social worker - Anxiety and trauma
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy
- Spanish speaking
About Dianna
Dianna Zuniga is a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 21 years of experience in behavioral health. She practices in California and speaks both English and Spanish. She sees people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting pressures, depression, addictions, LGBT concerns, relationship and intimacy-related issues, anger, self-esteem, life changes, compassion fatigue, and ADHD.
Dianna draws on practical, skills-based methods. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) along with Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and trauma-focused approaches to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and change unhelpful habits. Sessions include short-term problem solving and longer work on skills, depending on the issue.
Her background includes work in community mental health, substance use settings, and public and private school environments. That range means she is familiar with both clinical and everyday stressors that affect functioning at work and at home.
In sessions she focuses on specific skills people can practice between meetings. That might mean learning distress tolerance from DBT, practicing thought records from CBT, or using trauma-focused techniques to reduce strong reactions. She also uses solution-focused methods to set concrete, measurable goals.
People who prefer Spanish can work in that language. Dianna does not accept international clients. Before booking, confirm the session formats currently offered and the subscription details for scheduling and payment.
How CBT, DBT, and trauma work in online sessions
Dianna commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify clear links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. CBT sessions focus on practical exercises such as thought records, behavioral experiments, and rehearsal of new responses to reduce anxiety and depressive patterns.She also incorporates Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills when people need concrete tools for managing intense emotions. DBT exercises include distress tolerance and emotion regulation practices that can be taught and practiced between meetings. Trauma-focused therapy is used when past events continue to cause strong reactions, with techniques that aim to reduce reactivity and improve daily functioning.
Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. The therapist and client review goals, try methods, and adjust the plan based on what works in practice. That means initial sessions often include brief skill teaching and a check on whether the approach fits the client's needs and schedule.
Confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around work, family, or school by removing travel time and allowing shorter check-ins when needed. Ask about session length and the subscription payment model when you sign up so scheduling and costs match daily life.
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Experience
21+ years
Listed in
California, Ohio
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with most often?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting pressures, depression, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related issues, anger, self-esteem, ADHD, compassion fatigue, and coping with life changes.
How does she use CBT in sessions?
She uses CBT to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and test new ways of responding. Work often includes thought records and behavioral experiments to change routines that keep problems going.
What is her experience in mental health?
She has 21 years working in mental health settings including clinics for substance use and public and private schools, which gives experience with both clinical symptoms and everyday stressors.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds LISW and LCSW credentials and practices in California.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
She does not accept international clients. Sessions are limited to clients she is authorized to work with in California.
How are sessions scheduled and paid for?
Session cost varies with location and appointments use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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