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Dayna Pitzer, LISW, LICSW

Stress, Anxiety Anger management Self esteem, Motivation Depression Coping with life changes
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About me

At the start of 2022 I realized that through BetterHelp I could finally reach my goal to work private practice full - time. Through my career, I have primarily worked with adults in various settings, but in 2016 shifted my dedication to teenagers in the criminal justice system. I have Hospice experience which is where I gained my passion for grief and loss as well as dealing with phase of life changes. This hit home to me hard, in 2016 as I watched and cared for my mother who battled Ovarian Cancer. She passed away November 2019 and I took a step back from my private practice work and just focused on my healing as well as my work at the Juvenile Center. In August of 2020, I started back up with private practice and did this with BetterHelp. Once 2022 hit, I was ready to transition from working with teens in the juvenile justice system and the parents of juvenile delinquency, to taking a step with BetterHelp full time. I have experience with inpatient psychiatric care, crisis intervention, hospice, and chronic medical illness, as well as a wide range of mental health and relationship issues. I have a passion for helping people find peace of mind and strength to work on the challenges that they are facing.

Professional experience

18yrs in practice
Stress, Anxiety Anger management Self esteem, Motivation Depression Coping with life changes

Additional areas of focus: Relationship issues, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Parenting issues, Career difficulties, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Aging and geriatric issues, Attachment issues, Cancer, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Communication problems, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Fertility issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Impulsivity, Life purpose, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy and childbirth, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-love, Sexual assault and abuse, Social anxiety and phobia, Somatization, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues

Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy

Services offered

Video
Phone
Live Chat
Messaging

License information

OH LISW I.1451033-SUPV

MA LICSW LICSW128217

Reviews

These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Dayna Pitzer. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.

Dayna is fantastic. Professional, empathetic and highly tuned in to the issues I needed to address, offering a solid, practical approach to healing.

Written on Dec 12, 2024 after therapy with Dayna for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and anger management

I have seen many therapists and none of them have been as kind and caring and understanding as Dayna. I really love our sessions and I feel super comfortable around her. I hope our relationship continues to grow and I highly recommended Dayna to anyone else who may be in need of a therapist!

Written on Dec 11, 2024 after therapy with Dayna for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes

Dayna is caring, kind and speaks with grace. I was going through an abusive marriage and she assisted me with gaining confidence within and getting out of an unhealthy marriage to save myself. She was supportive and always responded to me quickly and with compassion. Definitely changed my life for the better ❤️recommend to anyone

Written on Dec 09, 2024 after therapy with Dayna for 9 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes

Dayna is an outstanding therapist! Not only does she listen but she provides great feedback and action items. I have had other therapists that didn't provide much feedback after my long rambles of thoughts, but Dayna takes the time to sort it all out with me and provides great next steps. I highly recommend her!

Written on Jul 24, 2024 after therapy with Dayna for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd

Dana has made a huge impact on my life in just a few weeks. She offers real life help that is supportive to my goals and she checks in with me frequently, which is a huge help in between my weekly meetings.

Written on May 12, 2024 after therapy with Dayna for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, and coping with life changes

Dayna is a wonder therapist. She listens and responds appropriately. Her expertise shines through each session. Dayna makes me feel confident I can achieve my goals and validated that my thoughts and problems are heard. I highly recommend if you need someone reliable and who has your best interest as a priority!

Written on May 01, 2024 after therapy with Dayna for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, anger management, and bipolar disorder