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Dianna Dugger

Compassionate counselor focused on practical change

LPCC California

Experience
12 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Anger, Self esteem
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages
English
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About Dianna

Dianna Dugger is a licensed professional counselor (LPCC) in California who helps people facing stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, depression, and transitions in life.

Background and approach

She emphasizes the client as the expert in their own story and builds on existing strengths to address challenges such as motivation, confidence, and coping with change. Her practice includes focused work on issues like abandonment, codependency, communication and control problems, guilt and shame, relationship difficulties including infidelity and commitment concerns, loneliness and isolation, and women's issues.

With 12 years of clinical experience, Dianna uses approaches that center the client’s values and lived experience while offering practical tools for change. She blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with acceptance-based and attachment-informed perspectives and a client-centered stance to help clients explore emotions, identify patterns, and develop clearer choices.

Taking the first step toward a more fulfilling life can feel daunting, and she aims to provide steady professional support as clients experiment with new ways of coping and relating.

Online Approaches That Support Change and Connection

Dianna integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy into online work to offer both concrete skills and values-based exploration. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and teaching practical strategies to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning. ACT helps clients notice internal experiences, clarify personal values, and take committed action even when difficult emotions are present.

Finding the right fit is a collaborative process. She will work with clients to determine which approach or combination of approaches aligns with their goals, preferences, and life context, adjusting strategies as progress unfolds to ensure therapy feels useful and relevant.

Online sessions are available as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, which can make it easier to access support from different locations and around busy schedules. These formats allow clients to choose how they engage in therapy and can support consistent work on skills, reflective exploration, and ongoing communication between sessions.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, anger, self-esteem struggles, depression, and coping with life changes, along with related concerns like abandonment, codependency, and relationship problems.
What therapeutic style can I expect?
The approach draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, attachment-based ideas, and client-centered techniques to combine practical skills with exploration of values and relationships.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Dianna has 12 years of professional work experience supporting clients through emotional and relational challenges.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She holds the LPCC credential and is licensed in California with licence number CA LPCC 18822.
Does she offer services in languages other than English or to international clients?
Sessions are provided in English, and she is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available for working together?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How are fees and payment structured?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin therapy with her?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAnger managementSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesEmptinessForgivenessGuilt and shameInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeSelf-loveWomen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Experience

12+ years

Licensed

California

Languages

English