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Therapist in San Diego, California Janetta Stephen, Therapist

Gender Identity: Female (She/Her)

Ages Served: 15-75+

Appointments: In-office and Online

Manages Medications: No, provides therapy only

Accepts Insurance: Yes - View accepted plans

Janetta Stephen, Therapist

Janetta Stephen, MS, LMFT

Specializes In:

Anxiety
Depression/feeling down
Family conflict
Panic attacks
Self-esteem
Sexual trauma
Stress management
Trauma & PTSD
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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

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

Languages

  • English

Education

  • San Diego State University

FAQs

Please call us at 619-272-8386 to schedule an appointment with Janetta Stephen.

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See what our patients are saying about Janetta Stephen

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.

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.

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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Victor S.

Victor S.

Oct 04, 2025
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Excellent experience
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Kate S.

Kate S.

Aug 12, 2025
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Excellent experience
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Sheryl B.

Sheryl B.

Nov 15, 2022
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Excellent experience
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