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Therapist in San Marcos, California Janell Makaipo, Therapist

Gender Identity: Female (She/Her)

Ages Served: 18-75+

Appointments: In-office and Online

Manages Medications: No, provides therapy only

Accepts Insurance: Yes - View accepted plans

Janell Makaipo, Therapist

Janell Makaipo, MA, LMFT

Specializes In:

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

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

Languages

  • English

Education

  • Pepperdine University

FAQs

Please use our online form to schedule an appointment with Janell Makaipo. You can also call 760-593-3779 to have someone assist you.

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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.

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.

Menace G.

Feb 06, 2025
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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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Mary S.

Mary S.

Apr 16, 2023
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My daughter really liked her therapist and is lookin forward to her next appointment. The staff is super friendly and supportive.
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Dijana R.

Dijana R.

Apr 19, 2023
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Great people, great services, and easy system to use
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Daniel B.

Daniel B.

Feb 13, 2026
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Peaceful and positive help.
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Corwin P.

Corwin P.

Mar 21, 2025
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