Dina Mooney , LMFT

Dina Mooney is a California licensed therapist with seven years of clinical experience who supports adults working through addictions, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, and anger management. As an LMFT - Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - she blends practical, evidence-informed strategies with a strengths-based perspective to help clients build coping skills and regain a sense of control over their lives.

Dina centers the client as the expert of their own story and works collaboratively to identify goals and actionable steps toward change. She emphasizes practical tools for managing intense emotions and navigating difficult transitions while honoring each person’s resilience and lived experience. Seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage, and she offers steady support through that process.

Available to clients in California, Dina focuses on creating a compassionate, goal-oriented environment where people can address immediate concerns, process past hurt, and develop healthier patterns moving forward. Her approach is geared toward helping clients move from surviving to thriving through structured, evidence-informed care and empathetic guidance.

Evidence-Informed Approaches and Online Care

Dina Mooney uses evidence-informed therapeutic techniques tailored to the concerns that bring people into care. She applies trauma-informed methods to help process the effects of past harm and reduce its ongoing impact on daily life. She also employs skills-based interventions that teach practical strategies for managing addiction, grief, anger, stress, and anxiety so clients can respond to difficult moments with greater control and resilience.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Dina works with each person to explore what methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress is made so therapy remains focused and relevant.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to engage in that collaborative work. Through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, clients can access licensed professionals from home or other convenient locations, making it easier to maintain continuity of care while balancing work, family, and other commitments.