
Janelle VillaMarriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT, MA (she, her)
631 3rd Street
Encinitas, CA 92024
About
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.
Specialties
Insurance Accepted
- Aetna
- Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Cigna and Evernorth
- Magellan
- Managed Health Network
- Optum
- TRICARE
- TriWest
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH