Location
I'm primarily working in person at my RWC office. I also have a limited number of online sessions available for any California resident.
Dayna Reader currently has a waitlist for new clients.
About
I believe in the innate power of human beings to heal & grow. You don't have to live with the pain of old experiences weighing you down or keeping you stuck; healing is possible & within reach. Are you struggling in relationships or at work? Are you trying to be the parent, friend, or person you want to be, but missing the mark? Do you want to finally learn to love yourself fully & unconditionally (& allow others to love you as well)? Counseling can help you find freedom & clarity and let go of what's holding you back. I'm Certified in EMDR & can offer this modality for healing in addition to traditional talk therapy.
My clients would say that I'm not a therapist who simply nods her head & says "uh huh." Appropriate feedback, a different perspective, or a simple kind word given at the right moment can be powerfully healing. I also recognize the power of just sitting together in silence when necessary.
Areas of specialization include: Couples counseling (LGBTQ+, and alternative lifestyles welcomed), issues related to infertility, pregnancy loss, pregnancy, traumatic childbirth, postpartum depression, parenting coaching, spiritual exploration & personal growth, healing from abuse & other family of origin issues, anxiety, EMDR for trauma resolution
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Call or Email Dayna Reader for a free 15 minute consultation now - (650) 529-4996
Finances
Pay By:
American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa, Zelle
Accepted Insurance Plans
- Out of Network
I'm happy to provide you with a monthly statement (superbill) that you can submit to your PPO insurance for reimbursement
Email me or call (650) 529-4996 with questions.
Qualifications
- Years in Practice: 23 Years
- License: California / MFC36768
- School: Washington State University
- Year Graduated: 1995
EMDR Certification requires an additional 12 hours of training beyond 50 hrs basic training, 20 hrs consultation & 50 hours of experience.
Additional Credentials
- Certificate: EMDRIA / Certified EMDR Therapist
- Certificate Date: 2019
- Certificate: The Gottman Institute / Gottman 7 Principles Educator
- Certificate Date: 2013
Endorsements
Marriage & Family Therapist
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, MFT
Psychologist, PsyD
Location
Specialties
- Trauma and PTSD
- Anxiety
- Depression
Issues
- Addiction
- Asperger's Syndrome
- Coping Skills
- Divorce
- Emotional Abuse
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Infertility
- Infidelity
- Life Transitions
- Marital and Premarital
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Sexual Abuse
- Spirituality
- Stress
- Women's Issues
Mental Health
- Mood Disorders
Sexuality
- LGBTQ+
Client Focus
Faith:
Buddhist
Age
- Elders (65+)
- Adults
Communities
- Bisexual Allied
- Cancer
- Gay Allied
- Lesbian Allied
- Non-Binary Allied
- Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
- Queer Allied
- Racial Justice Allied
- Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
- Veterans
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Attachment-based
- EMDR
- Eclectic
- Existential
- Family / Marital
- Gottman Method
- Humanistic
- Imago
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Person-Centered
- Relational
- Somatic
- Trauma Focused
Modality
- Individuals
- Couples
- Family
Last Modified: 3 Feb 2023
(650) 529-4996