Janelle
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT, MA (she, her)
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My goal is to offer a calm and compassionate environment where you can feel truly heard, supported, and understood—without judgment. I work with children, teens, and adults who may be facing emotional struggles, low self-esteem, or relational difficulties. My approach is warm, collaborative, and trauma-informed, grounded in the belief that meaningful change happens when you feel safe enough to explore your thoughts and emotions openly. Together, we’ll identify the patterns that keep you feeling stuck and work toward restoring balance, confidence, and self-trust.
In sessions, I draw from evidence-based practices such as CBT, TF-CBT, DBT, and EMDR, while also integrating creative and mindfulness-based techniques like art, play, and guided reflection. Every person’s journey is unique, so therapy with me is always personalized to meet your specific needs and pace.
You deserve a place where you feel safe, supported, and truly understood. Healing takes courage, and you don’t have to take the first step alone. If you’re ready to feel more grounded, hopeful, and connected, I would be honored to walk alongside you as we begin this journey toward growth and peace together.
Call or Email Janelle Villa now for a free 15 minute consultation - (760) 971-4458
Let's Connect (760) 971-4458
Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $120
- Couple Sessions $120
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
Cash, Venmo, ZelleInsurance
- Aetna
- Anthem
- Blue Cross
- Blue Shield
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Cigna and Evernorth
- HMC Healthworks
- Magellan
- Managed Health Network (MHN)
- Optum
- TRICARE
- TriWest
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
Janelle Villa
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT, MA
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (760) 971-4458
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Prelicense by State of California / 156648 Supervised by Jennifer Semmes (California / LCSW23587) Janelle Villa
- In Practice for 2 years
- Attended Rhombus University, Master of Arts Counseling Psychology, Graduated 2025
- Membership with California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists 2023
- Degree/Diploma from California State University San Marcos Bachelor of Arts, Spanish Language and Literature / 2007
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Janelle Villa
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT, MA
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (760) 971-4458
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Anxiety
- Relationship Issues
- Life Transitions
Expertise
- Autism
- Behavioral Issues
- Body Image
- Chronic Pain
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Education and Learning Disabilities
- Emotional Disturbance
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Infertility
- Marital and Premarital
- Neurodivergence
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
- Self Esteem
- Stress
- Substance Use
- Trauma and PTSD
- Women's Issues
Janelle Villa
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT, MA
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (760) 971-4458
Client Focus
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Single Parent ,
Transgender Allied
Religion
Other Spiritual or Religious Affiliations
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Single Parent ,
Transgender Allied
Religion
Other Spiritual or Religious Affiliations
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Culturally Sensitive
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- EMDR
- Exposure Response Prevention (ERP)
- Family / Marital
- Gottman Method
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Person-Centered
- Play Therapy
- Somatic
- Strength-Based
- Structural Family Therapy
- Trauma Focused
Janelle Villa
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT, MA
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (760) 971-4458
Location
Nearby Areas
Janelle Villa
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT, MA
Call for a free consultation now - (760) 971-4458