Dianna Zuniga , LISW, LCSW

Dianna Zuniga is a licensed social worker with 21 years of clinical experience. She holds the credentials LISW and LCSW - licensed independent social worker and licensed clinical social worker - and offers individual, group, couples, and family counseling across a range of concerns.

Her work has taken place in mental health clinics, a substance abuse clinic, and in both public and private school settings, giving her experience with diverse client needs and treatment contexts. She uses evidence-based approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), solution-focused therapy, and trauma-focused therapy to inform her care.

Dianna's therapeutic stance is warm and empathic; she meets people where they are while helping them build practical skills to manage life challenges and pursue personal growth. She emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental environment and works collaboratively with each person to identify strategies and solutions that fit their circumstances. Services are offered in English and Spanish, and her goals include supporting healing, fostering insight, and assisting clients in becoming the best versions of themselves.

Therapeutic approaches for online care

Dianna draws on cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help clients recognize and shift unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors. CBT focuses on practical strategies and skill-building that can reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress and support clearer problem solving.

She also uses dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) techniques to teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. DBT is helpful for managing intense emotions, improving relationships, and increasing coping skills in high-stress moments.

For those affected by painful events, trauma-focused therapy is applied to address the impact of trauma and to develop processing and coping strategies that support recovery. These approaches are presented in accessible ways and tailored to each person's needs.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Dianna works collaboratively with clients and licensed professionals to determine which methods best match a person's goals, preferences, and circumstances, adjusting the plan as progress is made.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, making it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, access care from different locations, and use modes of communication that feel most comfortable. This range of options supports continuity of care and practical access to therapeutic work.