Janetta Stephen, MS, LMFT, Therapist in La Mesa, California

Specialties:

Anxiety Depression/feeling down Family conflict Panic attacks Self-esteem Sexual trauma Stress management +39

Ages Served

15-75+

Manages Medications

No, provides therapy only

Accepts Insurance

Yes - View accepted plans

About Janetta Stephen (She/Her)

I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with more than 25 years of experience in working with individuals, families and couples impacted by depression, anxiety, trauma, and substance use issues. I work with all age groups 8 years old and up. In my work I utilize a variety of techniques and interventions representing several therapeutic modalities to facilitate reduction of interpersonal distress and the restoration of relationships. I have also incorporated the use of Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing into my practice for individuals who have experienced both simple and complex trauma.

Types of Care & Ages Served

Couples Therapy: Ages 22-75+
Individual Therapy: Ages 15-75+
Family Therapy: Ages 15-75+

Areas of Focus

Couples Therapy

Helps partners address relationship conflict and improve communication with a clinician's guidance.

ADHD
Aging
Alcohol use
Anxiety
Attention & focus
Career & relationships (mid-life)
Caregiving
Childhood behavioral issues
Depression/feeling down
Drug/substance use
Empty nesters
End-of-life challenges
Family conflict
General relationship issues
Marital stress or divorce
Panic attacks
Parenthood
Parenting
Premarital counseling
Retirement
School behavioral issues
Self-esteem
Sex & intimacy issues
Sexual trauma
Stress management
Trauma & PTSD

Individual Therapy

Get help addressing challenges and improve well-being with a clinician's guidance.

Anxiety
Depression/feeling down
Panic attacks
Self-esteem
Sexual trauma
Stress management
Trauma & PTSD
ADHD
Alcohol use
Attention & focus
Bipolar Disorder
Detachment/disconnection
Dissociative disorders
Drug/substance use
Family conflict
Gambling
Grief & loss
Hair pulling & skin picking
Hoarding
Intense mood changes
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Other addictive behaviors
Parenting
Patterns affecting behavior, emotions and relationships
Personality disorders
Pornography/sexual behaviors
Religion & spirituality
Video game/internet

Family Therapy

Improve communication and resolve conflicts within family dynamics with a clinician's guidance.

Family conflict
ADHD
Alcohol use
Anxiety
Attention & focus
Career & relationships (mid-life)
Childhood behavioral issues
Conditions caused by stress
Depression/feeling down
Drug/substance use
Early adulthood: Independent living or relationships
Early adulthood: Starting college or career
Empty nesters
End-of-life challenges
General relationship issues
Marital stress or divorce
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Panic attacks
Parenthood
Parenting
Phobias
Premarital counseling
Religion & spirituality
School behavioral issues
Self-esteem
Sexual trauma
Sleep issues or insomnia
Stress management
Trauma & PTSD

Insurances Accepted

Languages

English

Education

University of Southwestern Louisiana
San Diego State University

Locations

LifeStance Health
8881 Fletcher Pkwy
Suites 350-360
La Mesa, CA 91942

Get Directions Phone Number

619-272-8387

858-430-2568

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I’ve worked with Janetta for awhile and find that she is able to help me get to the root of my issues and gives me tools on how to change the long standing behaviors. Most recently I’ve started working with Janetta doing EMDR which is amazing at unlocking past memories. She is very good at the process and helps me walk through the steps involved to work through the sometimes very painful memories. I highly recommend Janette

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robbin m.

Jan 18, 2022

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Janetta Stephen’s has incredible knowledge of all aspects of counseling. She has challenged me, encouraged me, given me information and done an amazing job with EMDR in my life. Not sure how I would’ve done any healing without her. Past 9 1/2 years have been amazing and I’m very thankful for her.!!!

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Julianne W.

Feb 11, 2025

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Very professional and experienced. There's nothing better than having knowledge based on years of experience. She makes you feel very comfortable from the moment she greets you to the end of the session and in between you receive a wealth of helpful, useful, and practical guidance.

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