01 · Who Dnaydavina works with

Dnaydavina works with addictions, anger management and self esteem

Dnaydavina lists 5 specialisms and 30 further focus areas. Specialisms are the subjects Dnaydavina chose to list first, which is the closest a listing gets to “this is my actual practice”.

02 · In Dnaydavina's own words

What Dnaydavina says about the work

Reproduced in full and unedited - not summarised, not tightened, not rewritten in a house voice.

As a licensed therapist in Oklahoma with over two decades of professional experience, I specialize in supporting individuals navigating complex life challenges. My practice centers on helping clients develop self-love, improve communication, and address workplace dynamics, social anxiety, and mood-related concerns.

I bring a compassionate and affirming approach to therapy, particularly supporting LGBTQ+ individuals, older adults, and those seeking a progressive, non-religious therapeutic environment. My expertise spans depression, addiction recovery, self-esteem building, and anger management.

I understand that life transitions can be challenging, whether you're a young adult exploring personal identity or experiencing midlife shifts. My goal is to create a supportive space where you can explore your experiences, develop healthier coping strategies, and work towards meaningful personal growth.

My therapeutic approach is collaborative and tailored to your unique needs, focusing on empowering you to overcome challenges related to codependency, family dynamics, commitment issues, and personal transformation. Together, we'll work to help you build resilience, understanding, and a more fulfilling life path.

Dnaydavina James, on the BetterHelp listing · read 9 Oct 2026

03 · How Dnaydavina works

The 3 approaches Dnaydavina lists, in plain English

These are the clinical methods Dnaydavina lists. The descriptions are Maker Therapy's, not Dnaydavina's - a general explanation of what each method is, so the list means something before you have spoken to anybody. They are not a claim about how Dnaydavina runs a session.

Cognitive Behavioural TherapyCBT

Structured, present-focused work on the loop between what you think, how you feel and what you then do. Usually means noticing a thought pattern in the room, testing it against evidence, and practising something different between sessions. Among the most heavily researched talking therapies for depression and anxiety.

Mindfulness-Based TherapyMBCT

Trains attention on what is happening right now - body, breath, the thought as it arrives - so distress can be observed rather than automatically acted on. Strongest evidence is in preventing depression from recurring, and it is usually taught as a practice you keep doing outside the session.

Motivational InterviewingMI

A way of talking about change with somebody who is genuinely in two minds about it. The therapist does not argue for the change; they help you say your own reasons out loud, which is the part that predicts whether it happens. Common around substance use and health behaviour.

04 · What happens next

From this page to a first session

Dnaydavina practises through BetterHelp, so the route in is BetterHelp's. This is that sequence, written by Maker Therapy from the platform's published process - not a description of Dnaydavina's own practice, and not a promise about how quickly anything happens.

1. A questionnaire, not a booking form

   BetterHelp opens with a set of questions about what you are dealing with, what you want from therapy, and any preferences on the therapist. You are not booking Dnaydavina at this point.

2. Naming Dnaydavina specifically

   BetterHelp matches algorithmically by default, so asking for Dnaydavina is a step you have to take. There is a field for requesting a specific therapist during sign-up, and you can switch afterwards from your account. Starting from a link on this page does not by itself assign you to Dnaydavina.

3. If the caseload is full

   You will be offered somebody else rather than put on a waitlist. Worth knowing, because it is easy to assume a match is the person you asked for.

4. The first conversation

   A first session is typically history and orientation: what brought you, what has been tried, what you want to be different. It is also where the questions in the next section belong.

5. If the fit is wrong

   Changing therapist on BetterHelp does not need a reason. A first session that does not click is common and is not a verdict on therapy. That option existing is the main practical difference between a platform and a private practice.

05 · Before you commit

3 questions worth asking Dnaydavina

Built from what Dnaydavina actually lists, so they are answerable and specific rather than generic. Maker Therapy's, not Dnaydavina's - Dnaydavina has not seen them and is under no obligation to answer any of them.

• “How do you decide when someone is ready to work on a traumatic memory itself?”

  Pacing is the biggest safety question in trauma work. A clear, unhurried answer here matters more than any credential.

• “With 22 years in, what has changed most in how you work?”

  Long experience is only an advantage if it has been examined. This tends to surface whether it has.

• “How do you handle the gap between sessions if something comes up?”

  On BetterHelp this varies a great deal by therapist. Better to know the rhythm now than to discover it on a bad week.

06 · Practical details

Credentials and licensing

Credential

LPC

Licensed in

Oklahoma

Licence

OR LPC C9782, OK LPC LPC03362

Licence number

LPC03362

Licence expires

30 Jun 2027

NPI

1043396641

Years in practice

22

Gender

Female

Languages

English

International clients

Accepted

Listed since

15 May 2026

07 · Provenance

Where every line on this page came from

Dnaydavina's name, credential, state, subjects, approaches and biography are read from BetterHelp's therapist roster, which Maker Therapy re-reads once a day; this page reflects the reading taken on 9 Oct 2026. The licence number and NPI are cross-checked against public registers.

The plain-English method descriptions, the first-session walkthrough and the questions are written by Maker Therapy and labelled as such wherever they appear.

Maker Therapy is not BetterHelp, does not take bookings, and has not met Dnaydavina. There are no reviews or ratings on this page because we have no way to verify one. If you start therapy through a link here, we may be paid a commission - it does not change your price and it does not affect who appears here or in what order.

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