Psychiatrist in Upper Arlington, Ohio Dr. Joseph Fondriest, Psychiatrist

Gender Identity: Male

Ages Served: 18-75+

Appointments: In-office and Online

Manages Medications: Yes

Accepts Insurance: Yes - View accepted plans

Dr. Joseph Fondriest, MD

Specializes In:

Anxiety

Bipolar Disorder

Depression/feeling down

Intense mood changes

Panic attacks

Self-esteem

Spravato/Esketamine

Stress management

Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation

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Dr. Joseph Fondriest completed his psychiatry residency at Cleveland Clinic Akron General / Summa Health where he served as chief resident and psychiatry representative for resident staff council. He received his medical degree from Northeast Ohio Medical University, and his bachelor’s degree and computer science minor from Miami University. He specializes in treating mood disorders, anxiety disorders, PTSD, OCD, and personality disorders. He places a heavy emphasis on listening closely to patients. He utilizes a team-based approach to mental healthcare, working alongside patients and their therapists. He treats adults of age 18-64.

Types of Care & Ages Served

Psychiatry/Medication Management: Ages 18-64
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation: Ages 18-75+
Spravato/Esketamine: Ages 18-75+

Areas of Focus

Psychiatry/Medication Management

Treat and prevent mental health disorders using medication and therapy.

Anxiety
Bipolar Disorder
Depression/feeling down
Intense mood changes
Panic attacks
Self-esteem
Stress management
Ability status
ADHD
Adoption & foster care
Aging
Alcohol use
Anger issues
Attachment issues
Attention & focus
Autism: generally independent
Body image
Brain/head injuries (TBI)
Bullying or harassment
Career & relationships (mid-life)
Career & work issues
Caregiving
Conditions caused by stress
Detachment/disconnection
Dissociative disorders
Domestic violence & abuse
Drug/substance use
Eating issues: binging
Eating issues: food deprivation
Eating issues: purging/regurgitating
Emotional abuse
Empty nesters
End-of-life challenges
Ethnic identity
Family conflict
Fertility
First responder stress
Focus, concentration & memory
Gambling
Gender identity
General relationship issues
Grief & loss
Hair pulling & skin picking
Hallucinations
Hoarding
Immigration/cultural status
Learning challenges
LGBTQ+
Marital stress or divorce
Men's health/issues
Menopause & perimenopause
Military & veteran
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Other addictive behaviors
Other neurological conditions
Other women's health concerns
Parenthood
Parenting
Patterns affecting behavior, emotions and relationships
Personality disorders
Phobias
PMS & PMDD
Pornography/sexual behaviors
Post-partum depression & anxiety
Pre-conception
Pregnancy
Pregnancy loss
Premarital counseling
Psychosis/issues with reality
Racial identity
Religion & spirituality
Retirement
Schizophrenia/schizoaffective
Self-injury or cutting
Sex & intimacy issues
Sexual trauma
Sleep issues or insomnia
Social injustice
Social skills & communication
Sports performance
Stress from ongoing health issues
Stroke-related conditions
Trauma & PTSD
Unhealthy eating habits
Unusual thoughts or beliefs
Video game/internet

Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation

Specialty treatments include innovative, approved, and rapid-acting approaches for difficult-to-treat conditions.

Spravato/Esketamine

Specialty treatments include innovative, approved, and rapid-acting approaches for difficult-to-treat conditions.

Insurances Accepted

Languages

English

Education

Northeastern Ohio University

Locations

LifeStance Health
1670 Fishinger
Suites 200 & 220
Upper Arlington, OH 43221

Get Directions Phone Number

614-456-2540 fax number

614-826-0215

LifeStance Health
807 Kinnear Rd
Suite 100
Columbus, OH 43212

Get Directions Phone Number

614-687-0068 fax number

614-437-6390

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See what our patients are saying about Dr. Joseph Fondriest

Dr. Fondreist is an amazing psychiatrist that listens to your needs and tackles each one until together you can find the correct medications, helping you find coping habits and "homework" to take on your issues in your daily life as well. For the first time in almost 50 years, I feel like I can hold my head up proudly and celebrate each milestone that gets me closer to genuine happiness. Dr. Fondreist is the only doctor that has allowed me to drop my guard and feel like he genuinely cares that I get to my happiest place. I am truly grateful for him.

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Rebecca P.

Sep 25, 2024

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Dr. Fondriest single handedly saved my life. I was in a deep, dark and scary spot in my life and didn't know where or what to do. He is an amazing Psychiatrist and I'm so lucky to have found him. I couldn't thank him enough for being such an excellent listener and meeting me at my level. I feel as though each session he learns more about me and and my specific needs. Highly recommend. Also, thank you to the wonderful staff at his office. Again, so thankful.

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Hilary C.

Mar 12, 2024

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I have seen many doctors in my life, and I can confidently say that Dr. Fondriest is one of the best doctors I’ve ever known. He is patient, kind, and extremely knowledgeable. He meets me where I’m at and challenges me when I need it. I feel seen and heard during my appointments, and I can’t ask for anything more than that. He is truly invested in helping me live my best life, and I am so grateful for him.

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Jessica E.

Oct 26, 2025

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Dr. Fondriest is simply the best! He takes the time to listen and understand what is happening in my life. He is compassionate, yet challenges me when necessary. I know he genuinely cares and I always feel safe in my time with him. He has truly helped to give me back my life. I feel extremely blessed to have found him.

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Stephanie M.

Feb 09, 2025

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Dr. Fondriest has single-handedly saved my life. He gets genuinely excited with you on your personal triumphs, and is a shoulder to cry on during distress. He is incredibly thorough with past & present medical issues, and really does the work finding out what kind of help we need. I couldn't recommend him more.

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Lindsay S.

Jul 22, 2023

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My psychiatrist of 18 years recently retired and I was referred to Dr Fondriest. He was great. I felt very comfortable. He was interested in understanding my history and was open to discussing my medication. I would recommend him to anyone

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