Psychiatrist in Manhattan Beach, California Stephen Morris, Psychiatrist
Provider Gender: Male
Ages Served: 0-64
Appointments: In-office and Telehealth
Manages Medications: Yes

Stephen Morris, MD
Dr. Morris has been described as flexible, bright, and easy-going with a good sense of humor. His clinical philosophy is rooted in practical and balanced interventions. He is well trained in psychodynamic and cognitive-behavioral psychotherapy and has extensive expertise in psychopharmacology. With the aid of modern mental health tools, he can help get things on track.
His education is broad, both in life, and academia. He graduated with highest honors from UC Santa Barbara and earned his Doctor of Medicine degree at UC San Francisco medical school. He went on to psychiatry residency at UC Davis and completed a fellowship in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at USC. He has worked extensively in the private and public sectors as a psychiatrist with patients of all ages. He treats a wide variety of symptoms, with a particular focus on ADHD, mood, and anxiety. The South Bay community has trusted him with their care since 2008.
When you meet with Dr. Morris, you’ll create an individualized treatment plan based on a collaboration between compassionate, evidence-based strategies and your own goals and insight. He’s got your back whether you are feeling well and want to use psychological science to optimize your life or are struggling with a burden too heavy to bear.
Expertise
- ADHD
- Alcohol and Drug Use Issues
- Anxiety
- Bipolar Disorder
- Childhood Behavior Issues
- Couple's Issues
- Depression
- Medical Conditions/Health Psychology
- Men's Issues
- Midlife Transitions
- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
- Psychosis/Schizophrenia
- PTSD/Trauma
- School Avoidance
- Sleep Disorders/Insomnia
- Somatoform Disorders
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
- ComPsych
- 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
- Lucet (SCAN Health Plan)-Medicare
- Magellan
- Medicare
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Optum, UnitedHealthcare
- Optum, UnitedHealthcare-Medicare
- Partners Direct Health
- Sana Benefits
- Sana Benefits-Medicare
- Tricare West (TriWest)
Education
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University of California San Franciscio
Professional | 2004
San Francisco CA, CA, US
Languages
- English
FAQs
Please use our online form to schedule an appointment with Stephen Morris. You can also call 925-282-1778 to have someone assist you.
Stephen Morris generally accepts new patients but there could be a waitlist.
Please call 925-282-1778 to find out Stephen Morris'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 Stephen Morris:
- 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
- ComPsych
- 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
- Lucet (SCAN Health Plan)-Medicare
- Magellan
- Medicare
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- 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 925-282-1778 to see how we can help.
Yes, Stephen Morris is licensed to prescribe medication in appropriate situations.
Stephen Morris works at:
Yes, Stephen Morris does offer online telehealth visits.
Yes, Stephen Morris is currently offering in-office visits at the following location: