Psychiatrist in La Jolla, California Stephanie Joseph, Psychiatrist
Provider Gender: Female
Ages Served: 18-65+
Appointments: In-office and Telehealth
Manages Medications: Yes

Stephanie Joseph, MD
Dr. Joseph is a clinical psychiatrist on a mission to empower individuals to live their best life by enhancing overall health and wellness. She recognizes the suffering that leads many people to seek help and aims to provide compassionate care that is collaborative, informative, solution-oriented, and comprehensive.
As a psychiatrist, she is an expert in evaluating and treating a broad range of psychiatric disorders. She has extensive experience with treating Depressive Disorders, Bipolar Disorders, Anxiety and Panic Disorders, Trauma-Related Disorders, Psychotic Disorders, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders, Sleep Disorders, Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), and Substance Use Disorders, as well as other Behavioral Addictions.
She values collaborating with patients to develop individualized and evidence-based treatment plans using multiple modalities that may include psychoeducation, psychotherapy, and pharmacotherapy. She is trained in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), including CBT for insomnia. She also has extensive training in dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) and motivational interviewing (MI).
Dr. Joseph earned her bachelor’s degree in chemistry and sociology at Vanderbilt University and her medical degree at Long School of Medicine in San Antonio, Texas. She completed her general psychiatry residency with Northwell Health at Staten Island University Hospital in New York and completed advanced training in addiction psychiatry at UT Southwestern in Dallas, Texas.
Expertise
- ADHD
- Alcohol and Drug Use Issues
- Anxiety
- Bipolar Disorder
- Depression
- Grief
- Medical Conditions/Health Psychology
- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
- Post-Partum Depression/Anxiety
- Psychosis/Schizophrenia
- PTSD/Trauma
Insurances Accepted
- Aetna
- Behavioral Health Systems (BHS)
- Blue Shield of California
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Centivo
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- ComPsych
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- Health Net (MHN)
- Kaiser Permanente (NorCal)
- Magellan
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Optum, UnitedHealthcare
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Sana Benefits
- Tricare West (TriWest)
Populations
- Adoption/Foster Care
- Autism Spectrum Disorders
- Developmental Disabilities
- First Responders
- Head Injuries
- LGBTQ+
- Men
- Military/Veterans
- Women
Education
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University of North Texas Health Science Center
Professional | 2017
San Antonio, TX, US
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University of North Texas Health Science Center
Professional | 2011
Fort Worth, TX, US
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Vanderbilt University
Undergraduate | 2010
Nashville, TN, US
Languages
- English
FAQs
Please use our online form to schedule an appointment with Stephanie Joseph. You can also call 925-282-1778 to have someone assist you.
Stephanie Joseph generally accepts new patients but there could be a waitlist.
Please call 925-282-1778 to find out Stephanie Joseph'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 Stephanie Joseph:
- Aetna
- Behavioral Health Systems (BHS)
- Blue Shield of California
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Centivo
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- ComPsych
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- Health Net (MHN)
- Kaiser Permanente (NorCal)
- Magellan
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Optum, UnitedHealthcare
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Sana Benefits
- Tricare West (TriWest)
If you don't see your insurance listed, please contact us at 925-282-1778 to see how we can help.
Yes, Stephanie Joseph is licensed to prescribe medication in appropriate situations.
Stephanie Joseph works at:
Yes, Stephanie Joseph does offer online telehealth visits.
Yes, Stephanie Joseph is currently offering in-office visits at the following location: