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Village Wellness Center
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
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27130 B Paseo Espada, Suite 522, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
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Accepting New Clients for In-Person and Virtual Sessions! Life has taken a toll on you and your loved ones lately and there are likely feelings of exhaustion, frustration, loneliness, and mood changes that have re-occurred or are new and concerning. Whether it's life transitions or relationships; new parenthood or parenting your kids; trauma or grief/loss; or even concern about loved ones who are struggling, you are feeling helpless and uncertain of where to turn or how to feel better.
We are so happy you found us! At Village Wellness Center, our main goal is to be that support you need and to help you and your loved ones get through this tough time and back on the path that brings joy and happiness to your life. We believe in helping the whole family and our team of skilled clinicians are here for you every step of the way.
You are not alone, you don't have to suffer, and you CAN feel better! You've come so far already and you're almost there so don't stop now. Schedule your free phone consultation today at www.myvillagewc.com/schedule-a-consultation. We are looking forward to hearing from you and helping you find the health and balance you deserve!
Call or Email Village Wellness Center now for a free 15 minute consultation - (949) 694-3162
Let's Connect (949) 694-3162
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $200
- Couple Sessions $250
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
- Pay by American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Venmo, Visa, Zelle
Insurance
- Cigna and Evernorth
- TRICARE
- Out of Network
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Village Wellness Center
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / 90990 Kristina La Fave Smith
- Certificate from EMDRIA
Marriage & Family Therapist: Kristina La Fave Smith
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Coping Skills
Expertise
- Addiction
- Anger Management
- Behavioral Issues
- Bipolar Disorder
- Bisexual
- Career Counseling
- Child
- Codependency
- Divorce
- Domestic Abuse
- Domestic Violence
- Drug Abuse
- Dual Diagnosis
- Emotional Disturbance
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Lesbian
- LGBTQ+
- Life Transitions
- Marital and Premarital
- Mood Disorders
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- Perinatal mood & anxiety disorders
- Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
- Racial Identity
- Relationship Issues
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Stress
- Thinking Disorders
- Trauma and PTSD
- Women's Issues
Client Focus
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Single Mother ,
Transgender Allied
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Single Mother ,
Transgender Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Art Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Compassion Focused
- Culturally Sensitive
- Eclectic
- EMDR
- Emotionally Focused
- Family / Marital
- Family Systems
- Humanistic
- Interpersonal
- Jungian
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Multicultural
- Narrative
- Person-Centered
- Positive Psychology
- Psychodynamic
- Relational
- Sandplay
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Somatic
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Groups
Teen Support Group- Surviving Divorce
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HELPING TEENS NAVIGATE CHANGE, UNDERSTAND EMOTIONS, AND HEAL FROM LOSS THROUGH THE USE OF EFFECTIVE COPING MECHANISMS AND VALIDATION FROM PEERS. THIS IS AN OPEN GROUP WITH NO COMMITMENT REQUIRED.
Expertise
Divorce
Grief
Trauma and PTSD
Age
Teen
Session Cost
$40
Group Meets
Every Sat 1 P.M. - 2:30 P.M.
Location
Village Wellness Center
27130 Paseo Espada
Suite 522
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
Email Kristina La Fave Smith about this group or call - (949) 694-3162
Location
Primary Location
Village Wellness Center, A Family Counseling Corp.
27130 B Paseo Espada
Suite 522
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(949) 694-3162Email us
Nearby Areas
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Village Wellness Center
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT