Business Details
26 Years
experience
Your Trusted Mental Health Therapist in Redwood City
As a licensed marriage and family therapist with over 25 years of experience, I have dedicated my career to helping individuals, couples, and families navigate emotional challenges and trauma. My practice integrates evidence-based modalities like EMDR therapy, Internal Family Systems, and Gottman Method to address depression, anxiety, relationship issues, and complex PTSD. With a background in crisis intervention and specialized training in trauma resolution, I provide compassionate care tailored to each client's unique needs.My approach emphasizes building trust through active engagement, personalized feedback, and creating a safe space for healing. Having worked in diverse clinical settings across California since 2000, I combine professional expertise with lived experience as a parent and community advocate to support clients through life transitions and emotional growth.
Services
EMDR Therapy
Couples Counseling
Trauma Processing
Parenting Support
Anxiety Treatment
Depression Counseling
Relationship Therapy
Birth Trauma Recovery
Grief Counseling
Boundary Setting
Details
- Year established: 2000
Highlights and features
- 25+ years of clinical experience in trauma resolution
- Specialized EMDR certification for PTSD treatment
- Active therapeutic approach with personalized feedback
- Extensive experience with diverse client populations
- Integrates multiple evidence-based therapeutic modalities
Associations and certifications
- EMDR Certified Therapist
- Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
Services
EMDR Therapy
Specialized EMDR treatment addresses trauma and PTSD symptoms through bilateral stimulation techniques. This evidence-based approach helps process distressing memories and reduce emotional distress. Ideal for individuals recovering from abuse, accidents, or life-altering events.
Couples Counseling
Gottman Method and Imago-based counseling improves communication and conflict resolution for couples. Addresses relationship challenges including infidelity recovery and pre-marital preparation. Supports diverse relationship structures including polyamorous partnerships.
Birth Trauma Recovery
Specialized counseling addresses traumatic birth experiences and perinatal mental health challenges. Provides emotional preparation for labor and support through pregnancy loss or postpartum adjustment difficulties.
Parenting Support
Guidance for parents navigating identity transitions and effective discipline strategies. Addresses intergenerational parenting patterns and co-parenting challenges following relationship changes.
Anxiety Treatment
Holistic approach to managing anxiety disorders through cognitive-behavioral techniques and mindfulness practices. Addresses both situational anxiety and chronic anxiety conditions affecting daily functioning.
People
Reader, Dayna E
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
MA in Counseling from Washington State University with 25+ years of clinical experience. Specializes in trauma resolution and relationship therapy. Provides both in-person and telehealth sessions across California.
Questions
What therapeutic approaches do you use?
I integrate EMDR therapy, Internal Family Systems, Gottman Method, and Imago relationship counseling to create personalized treatment plans.
Do you offer telehealth sessions?
Yes, I provide telehealth counseling services for all California residents.
What are your areas of specialization?
Trauma recovery, EMDR therapy, couples counseling, perinatal mental health, and relationship therapy for diverse partnership structures.
How do you handle first-time consultations?
I offer free 15-minute phone consultations to discuss your needs and determine if we're a good therapeutic match.
What experience do you have with trauma cases?
25+ years of clinical experience including specialized EMDR certification and working with trauma survivors in various clinical settings.
