Doris Council, Nurse Practitioner
Doris Council helps adults and seniors across California find meaningful relief from mental health challenges by combining clinical expertise with a compassionate, patient-centered approach. As a dual board-certified nurse practitioner in both psychiatric mental health and family practice, she provides individualized treatment that addresses conditions such as depression, anxiety, ADHD, and mood disorders. Doris serves patients ages 18 through older adulthood, ensuring that care is tailored to each stage of life.
Her practice at LifeStance Health emphasizes evidence-based treatment that integrates psychopharmacology, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness, and lifestyle strategies. She takes the time to understand each patient’s unique story and collaborates with them to create practical, sustainable paths toward improved mental health.
Doris is particularly passionate about supporting individuals struggling with trauma, eating disorders, and sleep disturbances. She understands the profound impact these conditions can have on daily life and works diligently to help patients restore balance, resilience, and self-confidence. By blending compassion with clinical precision, she helps patients feel both understood and empowered in their healing journey.
Outside of her professional role, Doris finds joy in traveling and exploring new cultures, which deepens her empathy and perspective. She is rejuvenated by music rooted in faith traditions and enjoys gardening, meditation, and mentoring others through personal or professional transitions. These passions reflect her commitment to balance, growth, and holistic well-being.
Provider Introduction
Types of Care & Ages Served
- Psychiatry/Medication Management: Ages 18-75+
Areas of Focus
Psychiatry/Medication Management
Treat and prevent mental health disorders using medication and therapy.
- ADHD
- Anxiety
- Attention & focus
- Depression/feeling down
- Panic attacks
- Self-esteem
- Stress management
- Anger issues
- Bipolar Disorder
- Body image
- Bullying or harassment
- Career & work issues
- Eating issues: binging
- Eating issues: food deprivation
- Eating issues: purging/regurgitating
- Hair pulling & skin picking
- Intense mood changes
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
- Patterns affecting behavior, emotions and relationships
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Self-injury or cutting
- Sexual trauma
- Sleep issues or insomnia
- Trauma & PTSD
Insurances Accepted
- Aetna
- Blue Shield of California (D)
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Centivo
- Central Health Plan of California
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Elevance Health (Anthem BC) (D)
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- Health Net (MHN)
- HealthSmart
- Humana
- Lakeside Medical (Regal Medical)
- Magellan (D)
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- 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
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BRANDMAN UNIVERSITY
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Charles R. Drew University
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Grand Canyon University
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El Camino College
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Please use our online form to schedule an appointment with Doris Council. You can also call 858-279-1223 to have someone assist you.
Doris Council generally accepts new patients but there could be a waitlist.
Please call 858-279-1223 to find out Doris Council'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 Doris Council:
- Aetna
- Blue Shield of California (D)
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Centivo
- Central Health Plan of California
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Elevance Health (Anthem BC) (D)
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- Health Net (MHN)
- HealthSmart
- Humana
- Lakeside Medical (Regal Medical)
- Magellan (D)
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- 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 858-279-1223 to see how we can help.
Yes, Doris Council is licensed to prescribe medication in appropriate situations.
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Yes, Doris Council does offer online telehealth visits.
Yes, Doris Council is currently offering in-office visits at the following location:
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