- ACT techniques
- CBT exercises
- Attachment focus
About Dianna
Dianna Dugger is a California Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) with 12 years of experience. She works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, depression, and major life changes. Dianna focuses on practical steps people can use when emotions run high or when resentment and frustration build over time.
Her approach treats clients as the experts on their own lives. She draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thinking and try different actions. Attachment-Based and Client-Centered ideas guide conversations about relationship patterns and feeling understood.
In sessions she helps clients name what triggers their anger and how it shows up in relationships and at work. She works on clear communication, setting boundaries, and reducing the guilt and shame that often follow heated moments. Practical skills and short experiments between sessions are common tools.
Dianna also addresses related issues such as codependency, abandonment concerns, infidelity, jealousy, and feeling empty or isolated. She supports people who struggle with commitment questions, forgiveness, and finding life purpose. The focus is on small, manageable changes that reduce tension and improve daily functioning.
Her style is straightforward and collaborative. She helps clients set realistic goals, track progress, and adjust strategies as needed. To start, clients complete a short questionnaire and schedule a first session to see if the fit feels right.
How her approaches work in online sessions
Dianna commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy when helping people manage anger and related stress. ACT helps people notice painful thoughts and choose actions that reflect their values instead of reacting on impulse. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and practicing small behavior changes to reduce reactivity.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist and client will review goals, preferences, and what feels most useful. They will test methods and adjust them based on real results and the client’s feedback.
Confirm the exact session formats before booking since the original biography does not list specific session types. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, shorten commute time, and allow brief check-ins when full in-person sessions are hard to schedule. If a client prefers shorter conversations or needs to avoid being on camera, those practical options can be discussed during the matching and scheduling steps.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
12+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger issues does she help with?
She helps people who lose their temper with close others, struggle with resentment, feel triggered at work, or live around someone else's anger.
What is her general approach in therapy?
She uses straightforward, practical methods drawn from ACT and CBT plus attachment and client-centered ideas. The focus is on noticing patterns and trying small behavior changes.
How much experience does she have?
She has 12 years of professional work experience as a clinician.
What credentials and location apply?
She is a California Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) based in California.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.