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 our first session together, here's what you can expect
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.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
With 22 years of experience, I am qualified to treat most mental health issues, or provide a referral to another mental health provider when appropriate.
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
Individuals, couples, families, adolescents with issues such as anxiety, depression, and trauma.
Eclectic
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.