Janet Distefan

Therapist(She/her/hers)

24 years of experience

Virtual
Trauma
Individual therapy, Couples therapy

Great to meet you!

Janet Distefan, PhD, LMFT is a licensed marriage and family therapist. She received a BA from the University of California, San Diego, an MA in counseling psychology from National University, and a PhD from the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine. She has been licensed since 2006, providing comprehensive clinical care for issues such as depression, anxiety, and PTSD.

My approach to therapy

Warm, engaging, solution-focused, with specializations in trauma, anxiety, depression, relationships, and general mental health issues.

What you can expect from me

A clear understanding of the next steps in their mental health healing journey, with support every step of the way.

About me

I identify as
Caucasian, Cisgender Woman
My style is
Solution Oriented, Warm, Open Minded

Qualification and insurance

Years of experience
24 years of experience
Training
MA (Master of Arts) at National University, PhD (Doctor of Philosophy) at University of California, San Diego, School of Medicine
License type
LMFT (Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist) (California)
Licensed in
California
Insurance accepted
Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey

Cost

Care details

Top specialties
Trauma
More specialties
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Stress management, Grief or loss, Relationship issues, Women's issues, PTSD
Therapy methods
Psychodynamic, Attachment Based, Cognitive Processing (CPT), Gottman Method / Gottman Couples, Behavior Modification, Psychoanalytic, Motivational Interviewing, Trauma Focused CBT, Positive Psychology, Strength-Based, Codependency Behavioral, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
Care types
Individual therapy, Couples therapy
Ages served
Adults, Seniors, Adolescents
Languages
English