Dianna Zuniga , LISW, LCSW

Dianna Zuniga is a licensed social worker who holds both LISW and LCSW credentials - Licensed Independent Social Worker and Licensed Clinical Social Worker. With 21 years of clinical experience, she has provided individual, group, couples, and family counseling across settings that include mental health clinics, substance use treatment programs, and public and private schools.

She practices using evidence-based methods such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), solution-focused therapy, and trauma-focused therapy, selecting approaches that match each person's needs. Her style is warm and empathic, focused on meeting clients where they are while offering support that promotes empowerment and practical skill building. She emphasizes respect and a nonjudgmental stance while helping people develop tools to manage life challenges and pursue personal growth.

Dianna works collaboratively with clients to identify strategies and solutions that fit their circumstances and goals. Her aim is to help individuals strengthen coping skills, address patterns that contribute to distress, and move toward more effective ways of handling stressors and relationships.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Care

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. It is practical and skills-focused, often used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches skills in emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. It is useful for managing intense emotions, relationship challenges, and patterns that interfere with daily functioning.

Trauma-Focused Therapy addresses the effects of past traumatic events through tailored interventions that help process memories and reduce ongoing symptoms related to trauma. It is applied when past experiences continue to impact present-day wellbeing.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Dianna collaborates with clients to understand their priorities, preferences, and goals, and she adapts methods over time to find the best fit.

Online therapy offers flexibility to meet with licensed professionals by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to schedule sessions around work, family, and other commitments, and allow therapists and clients to focus on practical skill-building and progress without requiring travel.