Therapist in La Mesa, California Joel Siria, Therapist
Gender Identity: Male (He/Him)
Ages Served: 6-75+
Appointments: In-office and Online
Manages Medications: No, provides therapy only
Accepts Insurance: Yes - View accepted plans
Joel Siria, LMFT
Specializes In:
Joel Siria, LMFT is dedicated to providing compassionate and effective mental health care to individuals and families across California. He specializes in helping children, adolescents, and adults navigate challenges related to anxiety, depression, ADHD, and trauma. Whether working with young children struggling with behavioral issues, teens managing school and social pressures, or adults facing life transitions, he tailors his approach to meet each client’s unique needs. Joel creates a supportive and collaborative environment where clients feel empowered to explore their thoughts and emotions while developing practical coping strategies.
One of Joel’s primary areas of expertise is supporting individuals with ADHD, anxiety, and PTSD. He understands the unique challenges these conditions present, from difficulties with focus and organization to overwhelming feelings of worry or distress. Using evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), he helps clients develop skills to manage symptoms, improve emotional regulation, and build confidence in their daily lives. Additionally, he has extensive experience working with individuals facing substance use concerns, bipolar disorder, and psychosis, offering guidance and support that fosters stability and long-term well-being.
Joel is particularly passionate about working with children and adolescents, helping them navigate emotional, behavioral, and developmental challenges. He also has experience supporting individuals on the autism spectrum, members of the LGBTQ+ community, and those coping with grief. Through individual and family therapy, he works to strengthen communication, improve relationships, and create a foundation for lasting emotional resilience.
Practicing since 2018, Joel is committed to delivering high-quality mental health care. He provides therapy in both English and Spanish, ensuring that language is not a barrier to receiving the support clients need. Beyond his professional work, he enjoys watching sports, playing video games and board games, and collecting cards and coins.
Types of Care & Ages Served
- Individual Therapy: Ages 6-75+
- Family Therapy: Ages 6-64
Areas of Focus
Individual Therapy
Get help addressing challenges and improve well-being with a clinician's guidance.
- Bipolar Disorder
- Childhood behavioral issues
- Intense mood changes
- School behavioral issues
- Ability status
- ADHD
- Adoption & foster care
- Anxiety
- Attachment issues
- Attention & focus
- Autism: generally independent
- Bullying or harassment
- Caregiving
- Depression/feeling down
- Ethnic identity
- Family conflict
- Grief & loss
- Immigration/cultural status
- LGBTQ+
- Men's health/issues
- Panic attacks
- Parenting
- Racial identity
- Self-esteem
- Sexual trauma
- Social injustice
- Stress management
- Trauma & PTSD
Family Therapy
Improve communication and resolve conflicts within family dynamics with a clinician's guidance.
- Childhood behavioral issues
- Family conflict
- School behavioral issues
- Sexual trauma
- Trauma & PTSD
- Ability status
- Anger issues
- Anxiety
- Autism: generally independent
- Bipolar Disorder
- Bullying or harassment
- Career & relationships (mid-life)
- Depression/feeling down
- Empty nesters
- Ethnic identity
- Immigration/cultural status
- Intense mood changes
- Panic attacks
- Parenthood
- Parenting
- Racial identity
- Self-esteem
- Social injustice
- Stress management
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 (MHN)
- HealthSmart
- Humana
- Kaiser Permanente (NorCal)
- Kaiser Permanente (SoCal)
- Lakeside Medical (Regal Medical)
- Magellan (D)
- 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
- Spanish
Education
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Point Loma Nazarene University
FAQs
Please use our online form to schedule an appointment with Joel Siria. You can also call 619-272-8387 to have someone assist you.
Joel Siria generally accepts new patients but there could be a waitlist.
Please call 619-272-8387 to find out Joel Siria'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 Joel Siria:
- 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 (MHN)
- HealthSmart
- Humana
- Kaiser Permanente (NorCal)
- Kaiser Permanente (SoCal)
- Lakeside Medical (Regal Medical)
- Magellan (D)
- 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 619-272-8387 to see how we can help.
Joel Siria is a Therapist and cannot prescribe medication. However, most LifeStance offices have a Psychiatrist or APN on staff who can prescribe medication if needed.
Joel Siria works at:
Yes, Joel Siria does offer online telehealth visits.
Yes, Joel Siria is currently offering in-office visits at the following location:
- English
- Spanish