Stephen Morris, MD,
About Stephen Morris (He/Him)
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.
Types of Care & Ages Served
- Family Therapy: Ages 6-64
- Individual Therapy: Ages 6-64
- Psychiatry/Medication Management: Ages 6-64
Areas of Focus
Family Therapy
Improve communication and resolve conflicts within family dynamics with a clinician's guidance.
- Caregiving
- Family conflict
- Parenting
- ADHD
- Anger issues
- Anxiety
- Attachment issues
- Autism spectrum & neurodivergence
- Bipolar Disorder
- Depression/feeling down
- General relationship issues
- Hoarding
- Intellectual disability (living independently)
- Intense mood changes
- Learning challenges
- Marital stress or divorce
- Men's health/issues
- Mental health changes after brain & head injuries
- Mental health support for neurological conditions
- Mid-life transitions
- Military, veteran, and first responder mental health
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
- Panic attacks
- Premarital counseling
- Self-esteem
- Sex & intimacy issues
- Sexual trauma
- Sleep issues or insomnia
- Social skills & communication
- Stress from ongoing health issues
- Stress management
- Stroke-related mental health conditions
- Trauma & PTSD
Individual Therapy
Get help addressing challenges and improve well-being with a clinician's guidance.
- ADHD
- Men's health/issues
- Military, veteran, and first responder mental health
- Anger issues
- Anxiety
- Attachment issues
- Autism spectrum & neurodivergence
- Bipolar Disorder
- Career & work issues
- Caregiving
- Childhood ADHD, attention or focus issues
- Childhood behavioral issues
- Depression/feeling down
- Family conflict
- General relationship issues
- Hoarding
- Intellectual disability (living independently)
- Intense mood changes
- Learning challenges
- Marital stress or divorce
- Mental health changes after brain & head injuries
- Mental health support for neurological conditions
- Mid-life transitions
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
- Panic attacks
- Parenting
- Premarital counseling
- School avoidance
- School behavioral issues
- Self-esteem
- Sex & intimacy issues
- Sexual trauma
- Sleep issues or insomnia
- Social skills & communication
- Stress from ongoing health issues
- Stress management
- Stroke-related mental health conditions
- Trauma & PTSD
Psychiatry/Medication Management
Treat and prevent mental health disorders using medication and therapy.
- ADHD
- Anxiety
- Depression/feeling down
- Panic attacks
- Self-esteem
- Stress management
- Alcohol use
- Anger issues
- Autism spectrum & neurodivergence
- Autism with developmental delay
- Autism: requires some assistance
- Bipolar Disorder
- Career & work issues
- Childhood ADHD, attention or focus issues
- Childhood behavioral issues
- Dementia & memory concerns
- Detachment/disconnection
- Dissociative disorders
- Drug/substance use
- Eating issues: binging
- Eating issues: food deprivation
- Eating issues: purging/regurgitating
- Hair pulling & skin picking
- Hallucinations
- Hoarding
- Intellectual disability (caregiver-supported care)
- Intellectual disability (living independently)
- Intense mood changes
- Learning challenges
- Men's health/issues
- Mental health changes after brain & head injuries
- Mental health support for neurological conditions
- Mid-life transitions
- Military, veteran, and first responder mental health
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
- Other addictive behaviors
- Patterns affecting behavior, emotions and relationships
- Personality disorders & related conditions
- Phobias
- Psychosis/issues with reality
- Religion, spirituality & mental health
- Schizophrenia/schizoaffective
- School avoidance
- School behavioral issues
- Self-injury or cutting
- Sex & intimacy issues
- Sexual trauma
- Sleep issues or insomnia
- Stress from ongoing health issues
- Stroke-related mental health conditions
- Trauma & PTSD
- Unusual thoughts or beliefs
Insurances Accepted
- Aetna
- Blue Shield of California (D)
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Centivo
- Central Health Plan of California
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Devoted Health Plan
- Elevance Health (Anthem BC) (D)
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- Health Net
- HealthSmart
- Humana
- Kaiser Permanente (NorCal)
- Lucet (SCAN Health Plan)
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Medicare
- Northwell Direct
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Quest Behavioral Health
- Sana Benefits
- TELUS Health (BHS)
- Tricare West (TriWest)
Languages
- English
Education
- University of California - San Francisco
Locations
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424-587-1101
310-943-2319
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Frequently Asked
Questions About
Stephen Morris
Please call us at 424-587-1101 to schedule an appointment with Stephen Morris.
Stephen Morris generally accepts new patients but there could be a waitlist. Please call 424-587-1101 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
- Blue Shield of California (D)
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Centivo
- Central Health Plan of California
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Devoted Health Plan
- Elevance Health (Anthem BC) (D)
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- Health Net
- HealthSmart
- Humana
- Kaiser Permanente (NorCal)
- Lucet (SCAN Health Plan)
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Medicare
- Northwell Direct
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Quest Behavioral Health
- Sana Benefits
- TELUS Health (BHS)
- Tricare West (TriWest)
If you don't see your insurance listed, please contact us at 424-587-1101 to see how we can help.
Yes, Stephen Morris is licensed to prescribe medication in appropriate situations.
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Yes, Stephen Morris does offer online telehealth visits.
No, Stephen Morris is not currently offering in-office visits. They are offering online telehealth appointments.
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