Psychiatrist in
San Marcos, California,
Josefa Licas, MD
Provider Type: Psychiatrist
Manages Medications: Yes
Provider Gender: Female
Serving: 18-64
Josefa Licas, MD
Dr. Josefa Licas sees patients ages 18 to 64.
Dr. Licas attended undergraduate school at University of Santo Tomas in Manila, Philippines and earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology. Dr. Licas completed her medical degree in CEBU Doctors College of Medicine in Cebu, Philippines. She did community service such as outreach programs and medical missions for indigents before immigrating to the United States.
She attended her first 3 years of residency training in Psychiatry at University of California Irvine Medical Center in Orange, California and also attended Westchester Medical Center Program/New York Medical College on her 4th year of residency training in Psychiatry. She currently holds a California Medical License and New York Medical License. She is an adult psychiatrist with special interests in mood disorder, anxiety disorder, psychotic disorders and geriatric disorder. Dr. Licas is bilingual in English and Tagalog. Her current professional affiliations include American Psychiatric Association, American Medical Association and Psychiatric Society of Westchester County, New York.
Expertise
- ADHD
- Anxiety
- Bipolar Disorder
- Depression
- Eating Disorders
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
- Postpartum Depression/Anxiety
- PTSD/Trauma
- Sleep Disorders/Insomnia
- Women's Issues
Insurances Accepted
- Aetna
- Anthem
- Blue Shield of CA
- Cigna
- Humana
- Kaiser NorCal
- Kaiser SoCal
- Magellan
- MHN
- MULTIPLAN
- Optum
- Scripps Health Plan
- Sharp
- Tricare
Languages
- English
Locations
FAQs
Please use our online form to schedule an appointment with Josefa Licas. You can also call 858-279-1223 to have someone assist you.
Josefa Licas generally accepts new patients but there could be a waitlist.
Please call 858-279-1223 to find out Josefa Licas'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 Josefa Licas:
- Aetna
- Anthem
- Blue Shield of CA
- Cigna
- Humana
- Kaiser NorCal
- Kaiser SoCal
- Magellan
- MHN
- MULTIPLAN
- Optum
- Scripps Health Plan
- Sharp
- Tricare
If you don't see your insurance listed, please contact us at 858-279-1223 to see how we can help.
Yes, Josefa Licas is licensed to prescribe medication in appropriate situations.
Josefa Licas works at:
Yes, Josefa Licas does offer telehealth visits.