Licensed to practice in California and accepts 27 insurances. Specializes in Anxiety, Depression, Trauma and PTSD
(she/her)
Janet Distefan, PhD LMFT is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. She received a B.A. from the University of California, San Diego; an M.A. in Counseling Psychology from National University and a Ph.D. in Behavioral Epidemiology from the University of California, San Diego. She has been licensed since 2006 providing comprehensive clinical care for issues such as depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress, bipolar disorder, relational difficulties, grief and loss, and major life transitions. Her clinical practice is collaborative and strength-based, drawing from cognitive-behavioral, object relations and attachment theories; and mindfulness-based stress reduction.
In the first session we will outline a treatment plan after a thorough assessment. I provide comprehensive clinical care for issues such as depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress, bipolar disorder, relational difficulties, grief and loss, and major life transitions. Her clinical practice is collaborative and strength-based, drawing from cognitive-behavioral, object relations and attachment theories; and mindfulness-based stress reduction. Currently, I'm available most Thursday evenings.
With 25 years of experience, I am qualified to treat most mental health issues, or provide a referral to another mental health provider when appropriate.
Individuals, couples, families, adolescents with issues such as anxiety, depression, and trauma.
Cash - $175 per session
Aetna
Aetna - Allied Benefits
Aetna - ASR Health Benefits
Aetna - Luminare
Aetna - Moda
Aetna - WebTPA
Aetna – HealthEZ
All Savers
AvMed
Carelon Behavioral Health (Commercial)
Golden Rule
Harvard Pilgrim/UnitedHealthcare
IHSS Healthy Workers
L.A. Care Covered
L.A. Care Covered Direct
L.A. Care PASC-SEIU
Optum
OptumHealth Complex Medical Conditions
Oscar
Oxford
Surest (formerly Bind)
Sutter Health Plan
United Medical Resources
UnitedHealthcare Life Insurance
UnitedHealthcare Shared Services
UnitedHealthcare StudentResources
UnitedHealthcare/Optum
I combine approximately 25 yrs of experience using various modalities, including CBT, attachment, object relations, bioenergetics, character styles of defense, psychodynamic, mindfulness, solution-focused, and person-centered approaches.
1 rating with written reviews
April 1, 2026
She was very sweet and easy to talk to. She gave me really good suggestions on how to move forward a little bit at a time. She also suggested that I take time for myself.