Home › Directory › Counseling › Joni Smith
Joni Smith is a therapist in San Diego, CA, specializing in neurodivergence, ADHD, Autism, and support for military families.
Joni Smith is an AMFT-level therapist in San Diego, CA, providing a non-judgmental space for children, teens, and adults. She specializes in supporting neurodivergent individuals, offering targeted care for those navigating Autism, ADHD, and other neurodevelopmental differences. Her practice utilizes an existential lens alongside practical tools from CBT and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to build effective coping skills.
A US Navy veteran and military spouse, Joni specializes in serving active duty members, reservists, veterans, and their families. Her expertise includes managing trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, and behavioral issues. She also supports families navigating adoption, neurodivergence, and life transitions, working with individuals, couples, and families to foster resilience.
Joni offers in-person and telehealth services and is currently accepting new clients. She accepts TRICARE, VA Community Care Network (CCN), CHAMPVA, Medi-Cal, and Medicaid. For those using HSA or private pay, individual sessions are available at a rate of $300.
At a Glance
Age GroupsChildren (6 to 10), Teen, Adults
InsuranceAetna, Blue Cross, Blue Shield, BlueCross and BlueShield, Carelon Behavioral Health, CHAMPVA, Cigna and Evernorth, ComPsych, Concern, Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield, Government Employees Health Association (GEHA), Health Alliance, Health Net, HMC Healthworks, Kaiser (Out-of-Network), Magellan, Managed Health Network (MHN), Medi-Cal, Medica, Medicaid, Medicare, Meritain Health, MHNet Behavioral Health, Molina Healthcare, Optum, Oscar Health, Oxford, Sierra Health | SHL, TRICARE, TriWest, United Medical Resources (UMR), UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH, VA Community Care Network (CCN)
FeesIndividual sessions: $300
WaitlistCurrently accepting new clients
OnlineYes
Credentials
AMFT
Basic Information
| Additional Qualifications | AMFT |
| Age Group | Children (6 to 10) · Teen · Adults |
Education and Training
| Credentials | AMFT |
| Prelicense by | California |
| Supervisor License | 121283 |
| Supervisor | Katelyn Rahlfs |
Modalities and Specialties
Issue
ADHDAdoptionAnger ManagementAnxietyAutismBehavioral IssuesBipolar DisorderChildCodependencyCoping SkillsDepressionDivorceDomestic AbuseDomestic ViolenceDual DiagnosisEmotional DisturbanceFamily ConflictGriefInfertilityLife CoachingLife TransitionsMarital and PremaritalNeurodivergenceTrauma and PTSD
Client Focus Participants
IndividualsCouplesFamily
Therapy Delivery MethodsOnline / Telehealth · In-Person
Availability and Payment Options
| Payment Methods | American Express · Discover · Health Savings Account · Mastercard · Visa |
| Accepted Insurance Plans | Aetna · Blue Cross · Blue Shield · BlueCross and BlueShield · Carelon Behavioral Health · CHAMPVA · Cigna and Evernorth · ComPsych · Concern · Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield · Government Employees Health Association (GEHA) · Health Alliance · Health Net · HMC Healthworks · Kaiser (Out-of-Network) · Magellan · Managed Health Network (MHN) · Medi-Cal · Medica · Medicaid · Medicare · Meritain Health · MHNet Behavioral Health · Molina Healthcare · Optum · Oscar Health · Oxford · Sierra Health | SHL · TRICARE · TriWest · United Medical Resources (UMR) · UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH · VA Community Care Network (CCN) |
| Offers Online Therapy | Yes |
| Waitlist Status | Currently accepting new clients |
| Fees | Individual sessions: $300 |
Is this your business?
Claiming is free. You can correct your contact info, hours, and description so families see accurate details.
Claim This Listing