Therapist in San Diego, California Mel Lipsey, Therapist
License: LCSW
Provider Gender: Male
Ages Served: 0-65+
Appointments: Telehealth only. In-office visits not available
Manages Medications: No, provides therapy only

Mel Lipsey, LCSW
He is conscious, caring, creative, and energetic, and remains sensitive and flexible in his approaches to therapy with his clients. Mel's training and expertise allows him to be of help and support to people of all ages with a large variety of presenting problems. He draws from his experience in working with adults, children, schools, with group psychotherapy residential treatment facilities, and military bases. His clients are able to make lasting changes.
Expertise
- ADHD
- Anxiety
- Childhood Behavior Issues
- Couple's Issues
- Depression
- Grief
- Hoarding
- Later Life Transitions
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
- Pain Management
- PTSD/Trauma
- School Avoidance
Insurances Accepted
- Aetna
- Behavioral Health Systems (BHS)
- Behavioral Health Systems (BHS)-EAP
- Blue Shield of California
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Centivo
- ComPsych
- Elevance Health (Anthem BC)
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- Kaiser Permanente (NorCal)
- Kaiser Permanente (SoCal)
- Magellan
- Managed Health Network (HealthNet)
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- MultiPlan (PHCS)
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
- Partners Direct Health
- Sana Benefits
Interventions
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Couples/Marital Counseling
- Family Therapy
- Mindfulness
- Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT)
- Parenting Skills
Populations
Education
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University of Calgary
Graduate School | 1990
, Canada
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University of Calgary
Undergraduate | 1987
, Canada
Languages
- English
FAQs
Please use our online form to schedule an appointment with Mel Lipsey. You can also call 858-279-1223 to have someone assist you.
Mel Lipsey generally accepts new patients but there could be a waitlist.
Please call 858-279-1223 to find out Mel Lipsey'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 Mel Lipsey:
- Aetna
- Behavioral Health Systems (BHS)
- Behavioral Health Systems (BHS)-EAP
- Blue Shield of California
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Centivo
- ComPsych
- Elevance Health (Anthem BC)
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- Kaiser Permanente (NorCal)
- Kaiser Permanente (SoCal)
- Magellan
- Managed Health Network (HealthNet)
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- MultiPlan (PHCS)
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
- Partners Direct Health
- Sana Benefits
If you don't see your insurance listed, please contact us at 858-279-1223 to see how we can help.
Mel Lipsey is a Therapist and cannot prescribe medication. However, most LifeStance offices have a Psychiatrist or APN on staff who can prescribe medication if needed.
Yes, Mel Lipsey does offer online telehealth visits.
No, Mel Lipsey is currently offering online telehealth only visits.