Therapist in Mission Viejo, California Diana Shipley-Miltenburg, Therapist
Provider Gender: Female
Ages Served: 0-65+
Appointments: In-office and Telehealth
Manages Medications: No, provides therapy only

Diana Shipley-Miltenburg, MSW, LCSW
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Diana promotes health equity by practicing and advocating for the enhancement of culturally diverse, responsive and inclusive Behavioral Health & Wellness Services to all ethnic and cultural groups. This paradigm combined with demonstrated excellence in the knowledge, and practice of Emotional and Social Intelligence motivates and drives Diana to make a difference in the lives of the individuals and families she serves. Diana works from a Trauma Informed; Strengths Based, Person Center approach designed to help people realize their strengths and talents, as well as identify the obstacles in their lives preventing them from achieving their aspirations in life.
Diana’s drive and motivation to help others creates resonance, a key attribute necessary to motivate, influence and effectively lead and create change in individuals, groups and organizations. She continually strives to develop and refine her own Emotional Intelligence domains of Self-awareness; Self-management; Social awareness & Relationship management, the core competencies of healthy, effective interpersonal relationships.
Expertise
- ADHD
- Alcohol and Drug Use Issues
- Anxiety
- Bipolar Disorder
- Childhood Behavior Issues
- Couple's Issues
- Depression
- Grief
- Hoarding
- Later Life Transitions
- Midlife Transitions
- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
- Post-Partum Depression/Anxiety
- Psychosis/Schizophrenia
- PTSD/Trauma
- Reproductive Challenges
- School Avoidance
- Somatoform Disorders
- Women's Issues
Insurances Accepted
- Aetna
- Aetna-Medicare
- Behavioral Health Systems (BHS)
- Blue Shield of California
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Carelon (Beacon)-Medicare
- Centivo
- Central Health Plan of California-Medicare
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)-Medicare
- Elevance Health (Anthem Blue Cross)
- Elevance Health (Anthem Blue Cross)-Medicare
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- Evernorth (Cigna)-Medicare
- Health Net (MHN)
- Health Net (MHN)-Medicare
- Humana-Medicare
- Kaiser Permanente (NorCal)
- Kaiser Permanente (NorCal)-Medicare
- Kaiser Permanente (SoCal)
- Kaiser Permanente (SoCal)-Medicare
- Magellan
- Medicare
- Optum, UnitedHealthcare
- Optum, UnitedHealthcare-Medicare
- Partners Direct Health
- Sana Benefits
- Sana Benefits-Medicare
- Tricare West (TriWest)
Interventions
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Couples/Marital Counseling
- Family Therapy
- Mindfulness
- Parent Child Interaction Therapy
- Parenting Skills
Populations
- Adoption/Foster Care
- Autism Spectrum Disorders
- Developmental Disabilities
- First Responders
- LGBTQ+
- Military/Veterans
- Women
Education
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University of Southern California
Professional | 2000
Los Angeles, CA, US
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California State University
Undergraduate | 1994
Long Beach, CA, US
Languages
- English
FAQs
Please use our online form to schedule an appointment with Diana Shipley-Miltenburg. You can also call 562-431-8822 to have someone assist you.
Diana Shipley-Miltenburg generally accepts new patients but there could be a waitlist.
Please call 562-431-8822 to find out Diana Shipley-Miltenburg'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 Diana Shipley-Miltenburg:
- Aetna
- Aetna-Medicare
- Behavioral Health Systems (BHS)
- Blue Shield of California
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Carelon (Beacon)-Medicare
- Centivo
- Central Health Plan of California-Medicare
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)-Medicare
- Elevance Health (Anthem Blue Cross)
- Elevance Health (Anthem Blue Cross)-Medicare
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- Evernorth (Cigna)-Medicare
- Health Net (MHN)
- Health Net (MHN)-Medicare
- Humana-Medicare
- Kaiser Permanente (NorCal)
- Kaiser Permanente (NorCal)-Medicare
- Kaiser Permanente (SoCal)
- Kaiser Permanente (SoCal)-Medicare
- Magellan
- Medicare
- Optum, UnitedHealthcare
- Optum, UnitedHealthcare-Medicare
- Partners Direct Health
- Sana Benefits
- Sana Benefits-Medicare
- Tricare West (TriWest)
If you don't see your insurance listed, please contact us at 562-431-8822 to see how we can help.
Diana Shipley-Miltenburg is a Therapist and cannot prescribe medication. However, most LifeStance offices have a Psychiatrist or APN on staff who can prescribe medication if needed.
Diana Shipley-Miltenburg works at:
Yes, Diana Shipley-Miltenburg does offer online telehealth visits.
Yes, Diana Shipley-Miltenburg is currently offering in-office visits at the following location: