- CBT methods
- DBT skills
- Mindfulness practice
About Dayna
Dayna Pitzer is a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) in Ohio and a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) in Massachusetts with 18 years of experience. She works with adults on concerns such as stress, anxiety, anger, self-esteem, depression, grief, trauma and relationship issues. She also supports people facing life changes, parenting strain, career questions, compassion fatigue, and attention-related difficulties.
Dayna has worked in a range of settings including inpatient psychiatric care, crisis intervention, and hospice. Those roles shaped her work with grief, end-of-life concerns, and chronic medical conditions. She also spent part of her career supporting teenagers involved in the juvenile justice system and their parents, which informed her approach to behavioral and communication challenges.
In sessions she focuses on practical strategies and clear steps people can try between appointments. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and patterns and on Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills for emotion regulation and distress tolerance. Mindfulness practices and Motivational Interviewing are also part of her toolkit when they fit the person’s goals.
People who value straightforward guidance and skill-building often find this approach useful. Dayna aims to help clients practice new ways of coping with anxiety, build better daily routines, and improve communication in important relationships.
She works in English and provides services from Ohio. Before scheduling, readers should confirm the current session options and timing that suit their needs.
How her approaches work in online sessions
Dayna commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy in her work. CBT focuses on identifying and changing thought patterns and behaviors that increase anxiety or depression, and it is useful for everyday worries and mood struggles. DBT teaches concrete skills for managing strong emotions, handling stress, and improving interpersonal effectiveness when feelings feel overwhelming.She also incorporates client-centered practices that emphasize listening and collaboration. Finding the right mix of methods is part of the first sessions. Dayna works with each person to choose approaches that match their goals, preferences, and the problems they want to address, so treatment evolves from mutual planning rather than a fixed formula.
If you want online sessions, confirm the specific session formats offered before booking. Knowing the available formats helps pick what fits your life - for example a shorter phone check-in can be easier during a work break, while video sessions allow for face-to-face skills practice. Online work can make it simpler to fit therapy into busy days, try new coping skills in context, and follow up more flexibly between appointments.
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Experience
18+ years
Listed in
Ohio, Massachusetts
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, anger, self-esteem, depression, grief, trauma and relationship concerns, plus parenting, career issues, compassion fatigue, and ADHD-related struggles.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style emphasizes practical skills and clear steps. She uses focused conversations, skills practice, and brief between-session tasks.
How long has she practiced?
She has 18 years of experience across inpatient psychiatric care, crisis intervention, hospice, and private practice settings.
Which credentials and location apply?
She holds LISW in Ohio and LICSW in Massachusetts and provides services out of Ohio.
What languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies by location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.