Dyani Saxby Ph.D., ABPP, DBSM

My approach to psychotherapy is to treat the whole person — not just the illness, which emphasizes living in alignment with your values despite experiencing chronic medical conditions, pain, and sleep disorders.  I strive to understand how your culture, upbringing, and life experiences shape who you are and how you see the world. I have a deep appreciation for the impact that your unique cultural background has on how you interact with and see the world.  Offering respectful and nonjudgemental therapy sessions where you have my full attention is my goal.

I have specialized training in working with clients suffering with chronic medical conditions, pain, sleep disorders, anxiety, depression, and medical / physical trauma.  My aspiration is to help clients reduce suffering, improve functioning, and increase positive feelings.  I draw from an integrative and trauma informed care approach to psychotherapy. My style is collaborative. We work together to clarify your goals and choices, and to become aware of both the internal and the external barriers to achieving these goals. My therapeutic style supports my clients in living with increased awareness rather than automatically repeating old destructive patterns. My emphasis on addressing issues with compassion supports self-exploration, change, and drawing out your own capacity to improve health and well-being.

I integrate clinical hypnosis and other approaches that facilitate change through deepening of self-awareness and connecting with your highest values. I also use clinical hypnosis frequently in the treatment of insomnia, parasomnias, and chronic pain. In addition to my clinical training, I was raised immersed in indigenous healing practices, which inspire my way of being present with my clients and current practice.