Dayna Pitzer, LISW, LICSW

Dayna Pitzer is a licensed clinical social worker who brings nearly two decades of experience to her private practice. She holds LISW and LICSW credentials - both clinical social work licenses that reflect advanced training and clinical practice. Over the course of her career she has worked across a variety of settings, including inpatient psychiatric care, crisis intervention, hospice, and services for people with chronic medical illnesses.

In 2016 she shifted much of her focus to teenagers involved in the juvenile justice system while continuing to support families and caregivers. Her hospice work deepened a commitment to grief and loss counseling and to helping people navigate major life transitions. In 2016 she also began caring for her mother during an ovarian cancer diagnosis; her mother passed away in November 2019, a period that led Dayna to step back briefly from private practice to focus on personal healing and her ongoing work at the juvenile center.

By August 2020 she resumed private practice work through an online practice and, in 2022, transitioned to full-time private practice work. She has a broad clinical background addressing mental health and relationship concerns and is dedicated to helping people find greater peace of mind and the strength to address the challenges they face.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Dayna Pitzer

Dayna Pitzer uses client-centered therapy to create a supportive, nonjudgmental space where clients lead the conversation and explore their goals at their own pace. This approach helps people who are navigating life changes, grief, or relationship concerns by focusing on personal strengths and individual values.

She also applies cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to identify and shift patterns of thinking and behavior that contribute to stress, anxiety, depression, or difficulty coping. CBT offers practical strategies and skill-building to manage symptoms and improve day-to-day functioning.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Dayna works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods align best with their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts techniques over time as progress and circumstances evolve.

Online sessions offer flexibility and accessibility - clients can choose video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit their schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain consistent care, access support from home or during transitions, and integrate therapy into a busy life while working with licensed professionals and therapists who tailor care to each client.