Janell Makaipo, MA, LMFT, Therapist in San Marcos, California

Specialties:

ADHD Anxiety Attention & focus Depression/feeling down Panic attacks Self-esteem Stress management +34

Ages Served

18-75+

Manages Medications

No, provides therapy only

Accepts Insurance

Yes - View accepted plans

About Janell Makaipo (She/Her)

Janell Makaipo is a licensed marriage and family therapist practicing for around 15 years. She has over 20 years of experience working with children in various settings such as school, residential and foster care. She graduated from Pepperdine University in Irvine, California.

Janell’s therapeutic approach is cognitive behavioral, addressing negative thoughts clients use to define events. Her main focus includes anxiety and depression.

Janell enjoys gardening, line dancing, walking and exercising. Her recent endeavor is making baskets out of pine needles.

Types of Care & Ages Served

Family Therapy: Ages 18-75+
Individual Therapy: Ages 18-75+

Areas of Focus

Family Therapy

Improve communication and resolve conflicts within family dynamics with a clinician's guidance.

ADHD
Anxiety
Attention & focus
Depression/feeling down
Panic attacks
Self-esteem
Stress management
Aging
Anger issues
Bipolar Disorder
Career & relationships (mid-life)
Domestic violence & abuse
Early adulthood: Independent living or relationships
Early adulthood: Starting college or career
Emotional abuse
Empty nesters
Fertility
Focus, concentration & memory
Gender identity
General relationship issues
Grief & loss
Intense mood changes
LGBTQ+
Marital stress or divorce
Menopause & perimenopause
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Other women's health concerns
Parenthood
PMS & PMDD
Post-partum depression & anxiety
Pre-conception
Pregnancy
Pregnancy loss
Premarital counseling
Retirement
Social skills & communication

Individual Therapy

Get help addressing challenges and improve well-being with a clinician's guidance.

ADHD
Anxiety
Attention & focus
Depression/feeling down
Panic attacks
Self-esteem
Stress management
Aging
Career & relationships (mid-life)
Childhood behavioral issues
Domestic violence & abuse
Early adulthood: Independent living or relationships
Early adulthood: Starting college or career
Emotional abuse
Empty nesters
Fertility
Focus, concentration & memory
General relationship issues
LGBTQ+
Marital stress or divorce
Menopause & perimenopause
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Other women's health concerns
Parenthood
Parenting
PMS & PMDD
Post-partum depression & anxiety
Pre-conception
Pregnancy
Pregnancy loss
Premarital counseling
Retirement
School behavioral issues
Sexual trauma
Social skills & communication
Trauma & PTSD

Insurances Accepted

Languages

English

Education

Pepperdine University
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona

Locations

LifeStance Health
300 Rancheros Dr
Suite 130
San Marcos, CA 92069

Get Directions Phone Number

760-593-3779

858-430-2736

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See what our patients are saying about Janell Makaipo

Janell's approach to providing mental guidance is a very good fit for me. I feel like I'm being heard and the suggestions given for dealing with my issues are very helpful. I've had many counselors over the years and she is one of the best counselors I've seen. I am grateful to have her as my counselor.

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Cindy G.

Aug 28, 2025

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Janell is one of the most caring, professional, informative and compassionate counselors I’ve ever worked with! She truly takes the time to find the best individual approach and to provide the best care! Highly recommended and truly fortunate to have met her!

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Menace G.

Feb 06, 2025

Google

People were very nice. Session was more productive than I expected. I don't like having to deal with so many people/organizations regarding my treatment; I started with Kaiser, then Health Stance, then you all. Too confusing.

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