Therapist in Ventura, California,
Destiny James, LMFT
Provider Type: Therapist
Manages Medications: No, provides therapy only
Provider Gender: Female
Ages Served: 18-64
Appointments: In-office and Telehealth
Destiny James, LMFT
Destiny James is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, who has been practicing since 2009. She graduated from California State University, Fresno with a Master’s of Science degree in Counseling with distinction, specializing in Marriage and Family therapy.
Destiny believes in working collaboratively to overcome any roadblocks on your journey. She believes that you are the expert on your life, even if it may not seem this way currently. She works with you to provide a safe place to explore strengths, resources, thoughts, feelings and patterns of behaviors to unlock your highest self and thus improving your quality of life. Her main areas of focus are substance abuse, depression, anxiety and post-traumatic stress. She uses cognitive-behavioral therapy, solution-focused therapy, motivational interviewing and mindfulness techniques.
In her spare time, Destiny enjoys hiking, yoga, walks by the beach, concerts and spending time with friends and family.
Expertise
- Alcohol and Drug Use Issues
- Anxiety
- Bipolar Disorder
- Couple's Issues
- Depression
- Grief
- Psychosis/Schizophrenia
- PTSD/Trauma
Insurances Accepted
- Aetna
- Anthem Blue Cross of CA
- Blue Shield of CA
- Cigna
- Magellan
- MHN
- Optum
Interventions
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Couples/Marital Counseling
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness
Languages
- English
Locations
FAQs
Please use our online form to schedule an appointment with Destiny James. You can also call 925-282-1778 to have someone assist you.
Destiny James generally accepts new patients but there could be a waitlist.
Please call 925-282-1778 to find out Destiny James's schedule and availability.
LifeStance Health providers accept most commercial insurance plans that are offered in the states where we offer services, including telehealth. Please see the following list of insurances accepted by Destiny James:
- Aetna
- Anthem Blue Cross of CA
- Blue Shield of CA
- Cigna
- Magellan
- MHN
- Optum
If you don't see your insurance listed, please contact us at 925-282-1778 to see how we can help.
Destiny James is a therapist and cannot prescribe medication. However, most LifeStance offices have a Psychiatrist or APN on staff who can prescribe medication if needed.
Destiny James works at:
Yes, Destiny James does offer both Telehealth and In-office visits.
Yes, Destiny James is currently offering In-office visits.