Dayna Farnam, MA, LMHC
Dayna is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor specializing in therapy with adolescents, adults and families. She also serves as the clinical director of Mill Creek Family Services. It is both her privilege and passion in life to help people and organizations thrive.
For almost 20 years she has helped clients lead more authentic and fulfilling lives. Dayna’s style is gentle and compassionate, yet direct when necessary. She also appreciates humor in therapy as means of healing and connection. She values an in-depth exploration of all aspects of your history and current experiences.
Dayna’s approach is relational, placing the strongest value on the therapeutic alliance with you, which she views as the foundation for meaningful change. She uses a variety of approaches, primarily based in psychodynamic therapy, attachment theory, somatic therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and family systems theory. Dayna is trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and is working toward certification. She is trauma-informed, and decisions about your care are collaborative, with consideration and respect for each person’s neurodiversity, cultural background, gender identity, learning style and personal uniqueness.
Some of Dayna’s areas of expertise include:
- Depression, anxiety, and bipolar disorder
- Emotional neglect, trauma, and PTSD
- Relationship concerns, separation and divorce
- Struggles with shame and low self-esteem
- LGBTQIA+ population
- Health problems, especially those related to cancer
- Infertility and miscarriage
- Personality concerns
- Neurodivergence
- Grief and loss
Education/License:
- Master of Arts, Psychology, Mental Health Counseling, Antioch University Seattle, WA
- Bachelor of Arts, Theatre and Communications, Western Washington University, Bellingham, WA
- Professional License: MHC.LH.60128124
Dayna enjoys spending time with friends, family and her dog. She has an appreciation for live theatre, movies, documentaries, art, great food, and reading.