Dina Mooney , LMFT

Dina Mooney is a California-licensed therapist with seven years of professional experience who supports people navigating addictions, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, and anger management. As a LMFT, which stands for Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, she draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help clients build coping skills and work through difficult life transitions. Dina approaches therapy from a strengths-based perspective, recognizing that each person is the expert of their own story and that existing strengths can be used to address current challenges.

She works with individuals and families on a range of concerns including anxiety, depression, relationship and family problems, self-esteem and body image issues, eating and food-related concerns, substance use, and attachment or abandonment difficulties. Dina also supports clients dealing with blended family dynamics, communication and commitment issues, codependency, and the effects of domestic violence and separation. She views the first step toward a more fulfilling life as an act of courage and offers steady, empathetic support throughout the therapeutic process.

Dina practices in California and provides care in English, combining practical strategies with compassionate guidance to help clients set goals, build resilience, and move toward meaningful change.

Evidence-Based Approaches and Online Support

Dina uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques tailored to the needs of each client. She applies trauma-informed approaches that help people process difficult experiences and reduce the intensity of trauma-related symptoms, offering structured ways to make sense of what happened and to build coping strategies. She also integrates family- and attachment-focused methods that explore patterns in relationships and support healthier communication and connection within families and couples. Additionally, Dina employs skills-based interventions that teach practical tools for emotion regulation, stress management, and coping with addictions and cravings.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the therapeutic process. Dina works collaboratively with clients to identify goals, assess which techniques fit best, and adapt the plan as needs and preferences evolve so therapy aligns with each person’s values and circumstances.

Online therapy with Dina is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, providing flexible options for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to access licensed professionals from home, during work breaks, or while traveling within the same country, and support continuity of care when in-person visits are not possible.