Therapist in Chula Vista, California Janis Mellinger, Therapist
Provider Gender: Female
Ages Served: 15-65+
Appointments: In-office and Telehealth
Manages Medications: No, provides therapy only

Janis Mellinger, MA, LMFT
Jan has been a licensed MFT for 36 years. She has spent many years working with people dealing with end of life issues. She spent 23 years working with chronic mental illness and addictions. MFTs are relationship experts including relationships with yourself. She works with people who are experiencing depression, anxiety and life changes.
Expertise
- Alcohol and Drug Use Issues
- Bipolar Disorder
- Couple's Issues
- Depression
- Gender Identity
- Grief
- Later Life Transitions
- Medical Conditions/Health Psychology
- Midlife Transitions
- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
- Post-Partum Depression/Anxiety
- Psychosis/Schizophrenia
Insurances Accepted
- Aetna
- Aetna-Medicare
- Behavioral Health Systems (BHS)
- Blue Shield of California
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Carelon (Beacon)-Medicare
- Centivo
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)-Medicare
- ComPsych
- Elevance Health (Anthem Blue Cross)
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- Evernorth (Cigna)-Medicare
- Health Net (MHN)
- Humana-Medicare
- Kaiser Permanente (NorCal)
- Kaiser Permanente (SoCal)
- Magellan
- Medicare
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Optum, UnitedHealthcare
- Optum, UnitedHealthcare-Medicare
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Sana Benefits
- Sana Benefits-Medicare
- Tricare West (TriWest)
Interventions
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Couples/Marital Counseling
- Family Therapy
- Mindfulness
- Parenting Skills
Populations
- Autism Spectrum Disorders
- First Responders
- LGBTQ+
- Military/Veterans
- Women
Education
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United States International University (1950-2001)
Professional | 1982
San Diego, CA, US
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United States International University (1950-2001)
Undergraduate | 1975
San Diego, CA, US
Languages
- English
FAQs
Please use our online form to schedule an appointment with Janis Mellinger. You can also call 858-279-1223 to have someone assist you.
Janis Mellinger generally accepts new patients but there could be a waitlist.
Please call 858-279-1223 to find out Janis Mellinger's schedule and availability.
LifeStance Health providers accept most commercial insurance plans that are offered in the states where we offer services, including telehealth. Please see the following list of insurances accepted by Janis Mellinger:
- Aetna
- Aetna-Medicare
- Behavioral Health Systems (BHS)
- Blue Shield of California
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Carelon (Beacon)-Medicare
- Centivo
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)-Medicare
- ComPsych
- Elevance Health (Anthem Blue Cross)
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- Evernorth (Cigna)-Medicare
- Health Net (MHN)
- Humana-Medicare
- Kaiser Permanente (NorCal)
- Kaiser Permanente (SoCal)
- Magellan
- Medicare
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Optum, UnitedHealthcare
- Optum, UnitedHealthcare-Medicare
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Sana Benefits
- Sana Benefits-Medicare
- Tricare West (TriWest)
If you don't see your insurance listed, please contact us at 858-279-1223 to see how we can help.
Janis Mellinger is a Therapist and cannot prescribe medication. However, most LifeStance offices have a Psychiatrist or APN on staff who can prescribe medication if needed.
Janis Mellinger works at:
Yes, Janis Mellinger does offer online telehealth visits.
Yes, Janis Mellinger is currently offering in-office visits at the following location: