Stephanie Joseph, Psychiatrist
Dr. Joseph is a clinical psychiatrist on a mission to empower individuals to live their best life by enhancing overall health and wellness. She recognizes the suffering that leads many people to seek help and aims to provide compassionate care that is collaborative, informative, solution-oriented, and comprehensive.
As a psychiatrist, she is an expert in evaluating and treating a broad range of psychiatric disorders. She has extensive experience with treating Depressive Disorders, Bipolar Disorders, Anxiety and Panic Disorders, Trauma-Related Disorders, Psychotic Disorders, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders, Sleep Disorders, Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), and Substance Use Disorders, as well as other Behavioral Addictions.
She values collaborating with patients to develop individualized and evidence-based treatment plans using multiple modalities that may include psychoeducation, psychotherapy, and pharmacotherapy. She is trained in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), including CBT for insomnia. She also has extensive training in dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) and motivational interviewing (MI).
Dr. Joseph earned her bachelor’s degree in chemistry and sociology at Vanderbilt University and her medical degree at Long School of Medicine in San Antonio, Texas. She completed her general psychiatry residency with Northwell Health at Staten Island University Hospital in New York and completed advanced training in addiction psychiatry at UT Southwestern in Dallas, Texas.
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
- Alcohol use
- Attention & focus
- Bipolar Disorder
- Drug/substance use
- Intense mood changes
- Anxiety
- Autism: generally independent
- Brain/head injuries (TBI)
- Depression/feeling down
- Detachment/disconnection
- Dissociative disorders
- First responder stress
- Gambling
- General relationship issues
- Grief & loss
- Hallucinations
- Marital stress or divorce
- Military & veteran
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
- Other addictive behaviors
- Other neurological conditions
- Panic attacks
- Phobias
- Pornography/sexual behaviors
- Premarital counseling
- Psychosis/issues with reality
- Schizophrenia/schizoaffective
- Self-esteem
- Self-injury or cutting
- Sexual trauma
- Sleep issues or insomnia
- Stress from ongoing health issues
- Stress management
- Stroke-related conditions
- Trauma & PTSD
- Unusual thoughts or beliefs
- Video game/internet
Insurances Accepted
- Aetna
- Blue Shield of California (D)
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Centivo
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Elevance Health (Anthem BC) (D)
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- Health Net (MHN)
- HealthSmart
- Kaiser Permanente (NorCal)
- 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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Vanderbilt University
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University of North Texas Health Science Center
New patient?
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Questions
Please use our online form to schedule an appointment with Stephanie Joseph. You can also call 925-282-1778 to have someone assist you.
Stephanie Joseph generally accepts new patients but there could be a waitlist.
Please call 925-282-1778 to find out Stephanie Joseph'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 Stephanie Joseph:
- Aetna
- Blue Shield of California (D)
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Centivo
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Elevance Health (Anthem BC) (D)
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- Health Net (MHN)
- HealthSmart
- Kaiser Permanente (NorCal)
- 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 925-282-1778 to see how we can help.
Yes, Stephanie Joseph is licensed to prescribe medication in appropriate situations.
Stephanie Joseph works at:
Yes, Stephanie Joseph does offer online telehealth visits.
Yes, Stephanie Joseph is currently offering in-office visits at the following location: