Dianna Dugger, LPCC

Therapist in California

Dianna Dugger is a California-licensed counselor (LPCC) who helps people manage stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, and depression.

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Licensed inCalifornia
License18822
NPI 1649601584
Experience12+ years
LanguagesEnglish

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About Dianna

Dianna Dugger is a California-licensed counselor (LPCC) who helps people manage stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, and depression. She works with individuals facing life changes and those who want clearer direction and more confidence. Her approach is down-to-earth and focused on practical steps that fit each person’s situation.

Dianna believes clients are the experts on their own lives. She listens for strengths and goals, then suggests ways to build on what’s already working.

Background and approach

Sessions tend to focus on small, manageable actions as well as how feelings and thoughts influence behavior. She draws on Attachment-Based Therapy to look at how relationships shape emotions and expectations. She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques to help people notice unhelpful patterns and try different responses.

Client-Centered Therapy guides the conversational tone so clients feel heard as they explore changes. Over 12 years of practice, Dianna has supported people dealing with abandonment, codependency, commitment issues, communication struggles, control problems, and the emptiness that can follow loss. She also addresses forgiveness, guilt and shame, jealousy, infidelity, isolation, life purpose, and self-love.

Her work often centers on practical ways to improve daily functioning and emotional resilience. Dianna offers sessions in English and provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. She helps people set simple goals and find steps they can try between meetings.

Credentials

LPCC (California): License 18822 · expires February 2027
NPI: 1649601584 · national provider identifier

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Online support

Approach and online options that fit your life

Dianna uses Attachment-Based Therapy to examine how past and current relationships influence emotions and expectations, which can help when feelings of abandonment, jealousy, or isolation come up. She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help people notice painful thoughts and choose actions that reflect their values, a useful method for stress, anxiety, and living with difficult feelings.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Dianna works collaboratively to identify what methods feel most helpful based on your goals, needs, and preferences. She adjusts the mix of techniques over time so sessions feel relevant and practical rather than one-size-fits-all.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy more flexible. Video calls are good for face-to-face conversation and deeper exercises. Phone sessions can fit a busy day or require less bandwidth. Live chat and text messaging let people check in between talks or use shorter, focused exchanges. These options make it easier to schedule sessions and keep therapeutic momentum while fitting therapy into everyday life.

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Frequently asked

What concerns does she help with?

She helps people cope with stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, depression, and life changes, plus issues like abandonment, codependency, infidelity, and isolation.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her style is conversational and practical, focusing on listening, building on strengths, and finding small actions clients can try between sessions.

How much experience does she have?

She brings 12 years of professional work experience supporting people with emotional and relationship-related concerns.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She is an LPCC - Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor - practicing in California.

In what languages are sessions offered?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

Sessions can be conducted as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.

How does payment and cost work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

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