Josh Suri, Therapist
Josh Suri, LPCC, helps teens, adults, and seniors across California navigate life challenges with clarity, purpose, and practical tools for lasting change. At LifeStance Health, he provides individual, couples, and family therapy, supporting those experiencing anxiety, depression, and relationship concerns with a structured yet compassionate approach tailored to each client’s needs. Josh has a strong clinical focus on anxiety, depression, and couples’ issues, recognizing how these concerns can impact daily functioning, relationships, and overall well-being. He works collaboratively with clients to identify patterns, build insight, and develop healthier ways of thinking and relating. His approach is grounded in evidence-based care, integrating Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), while also offering additional therapeutic modalities to meet diverse needs. He supports individuals facing alcohol and drug use issues, helping clients better understand the underlying factors contributing to substance use while building healthier coping strategies and long-term recovery skills. Josh creates a nonjudgmental environment where clients can explore challenges openly and work toward meaningful, sustainable change. Josh has experience working with a range of populations, including first responders, military members and veterans, and individuals within the LGBTQ+ community. He also offers psychological testing as part of a comprehensive approach to assessment and treatment planning. His therapeutic style is collaborative, direct, and strength-based, helping clients reconnect with their values and move toward a more fulfilling life. He treats teens and adults across all life stages, tailoring care to meet everyone’s goals. Outside of his clinical work, Josh is deeply passionate about his Christian faith, spending time with his wife and family, and staying active through HIIT training, triathlons, and hiking.
Provider Introduction
Types of Care & Ages Served
- Individual Therapy: Ages 15-75+
- Couples Therapy: Ages 22-75+
- Family Therapy: Ages 18-75+
Areas of Focus
Individual Therapy
Get help addressing challenges and improve well-being with a clinician's guidance.
- First responder stress
- Military & veteran
- Sexual trauma
- Trauma & PTSD
- ADHD
- Alcohol use
- Anger issues
- Anxiety
- Attachment issues
- Attention & focus
- Bipolar Disorder
- Body image
- Bullying or harassment
- Career & work issues
- Depression/feeling down
- Detachment/disconnection
- Dissociative disorders
- Domestic violence & abuse
- Drug/substance use
- Emotional abuse
- End-of-life challenges
- Family conflict
- General relationship issues
- Grief & loss
- Intense mood changes
- LGBTQ+
- Marital stress or divorce
- Men's health/issues
- Panic attacks
- Patterns affecting behavior, emotions and relationships
- Personality disorders
- Premarital counseling
- Religion & spirituality
- Self-esteem
- Sex & intimacy issues
- Sports performance
- Stress management
Couples Therapy
Helps partners address relationship conflict and improve communication with a clinician's guidance.
- First responder stress
- Military & veteran
- Sexual trauma
- Trauma & PTSD
- Alcohol use
- Anger issues
- Anxiety
- Attachment issues
- Bipolar Disorder
- Body image
- Bullying or harassment
- Career & work issues
- Depression/feeling down
- Detachment/disconnection
- Dissociative disorders
- Domestic violence & abuse
- Drug/substance use
- Emotional abuse
- End-of-life challenges
- Family conflict
- Gambling
- General relationship issues
- Grief & loss
- Intense mood changes
- LGBTQ+
- Marital stress or divorce
- Men's health/issues
- Other addictive behaviors
- Panic attacks
- Patterns affecting behavior, emotions and relationships
- Personality disorders
- Pornography/sexual behaviors
- Premarital counseling
- Religion & spirituality
- Self-esteem
- Sex & intimacy issues
- Sports performance
- Stress management
- Video game/internet
Family Therapy
Improve communication and resolve conflicts within family dynamics with a clinician's guidance.
- Attachment issues
- Family conflict
- Alcohol use
- Anger issues
- Anxiety
- Bipolar Disorder
- Body image
- Bullying or harassment
- Depression/feeling down
- Detachment/disconnection
- Dissociative disorders
- Domestic violence & abuse
- Drug/substance use
- Emotional abuse
- End-of-life challenges
- First responder stress
- Gambling
- General relationship issues
- Grief & loss
- Intense mood changes
- LGBTQ+
- Marital stress or divorce
- Men's health/issues
- Military & veteran
- Other addictive behaviors
- Panic attacks
- Patterns affecting behavior, emotions and relationships
- Personality disorders
- Pornography/sexual behaviors
- Premarital counseling
- Religion & spirituality
- Self-esteem
- Sex & intimacy issues
- Sexual trauma
- Sports performance
- Stress management
- Trauma & PTSD
- Video game/internet
Insurances Accepted
- Aetna
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Centivo
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Devoted Health Plan
- Elevance Health (Anthem BC) (D)
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- HealthSmart
- Humana
- Kaiser Permanente (NorCal)
- Kaiser Permanente (SoCal)
- 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)
Languages
- English
Education
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Bellevue University
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California State University - Long Beach
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Saddleback College
New patient?
Book Appointment OnlineFrequently Asked
Questions
Please use our online form to schedule an appointment with Josh Suri. You can also call 562-431-8822 to have someone assist you.
Josh Suri generally accepts new patients but there could be a waitlist.
Please call 562-431-8822 to find out Josh Suri'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 Josh Suri:
- Aetna
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Centivo
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Devoted Health Plan
- Elevance Health (Anthem BC) (D)
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- HealthSmart
- Humana
- Kaiser Permanente (NorCal)
- Kaiser Permanente (SoCal)
- 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)
If you don't see your insurance listed, please contact us at 562-431-8822 to see how we can help.
Josh Suri is a Therapist and cannot prescribe medication. However, most LifeStance offices have a Psychiatrist or APN on staff who can prescribe medication if needed.
Josh Suri works at:
Yes, Josh Suri does offer online telehealth visits.
No, Josh Suri is not currently offering in-office visits. They are offering online telehealth appointments.