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.

What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?

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.

Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.

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.

Describe the client(s) you are best positioned to serve.

Individuals, couples, families, adolescents with issues such as anxiety, depression, and trauma.

About Janet Distefan, PhD