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Stephanie Joseph, Psychiatrist
Psychiatrist in La Jolla, California

Stephanie Joseph, Psychiatrist

Specialties:
ADHD Alcohol use Attention & focus +35
Provider Gender: Female (She/Her)
Ages Served: 18-75+
Appointments: In-office and Telehealth
Manages Medications: Yes
Accepts Insurance: Yes - View accepted plans

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

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

Languages

  • English

Education

  • Vanderbilt University

  • University of North Texas Health Science Center

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Therapists and psychiatrists are attentive and kind. They care about you and are responsive to your needs. They are caring and they are helpful. I highly recommend.
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Oct 07, 2025
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Great! Very knowledgeable and patient and answered all my questions
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Stephanie Joseph, Psychiatrist

Stephanie Joseph

Psychiatrist in La Jolla, California

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