Joshua Poole, MD Psychiatrist
Joshua Poole, MD is a board-certified psychiatrist who brings a highly integrative, evidence-based approach to mental health care. His clinical work is grounded in advanced psychopharmacology and multiple modalities with a focus on delivering thoughtful, individualized treatment that addresses the complexity of each patient's lived experience.
An expert in psychopharmacology, Dr. Poole utilizes cutting-edge, evidence-based strategies to treat a wide range of psychiatric conditions. He works closely with patients to identify the appropriate medication or combination of treatments, with careful attention to effectiveness, tolerability, and long-term outcomes. In addition to medication management, Dr. Poole is trained and certified in psychoanalytic and relational psychotherapies as well as psychedelic-assisted and integration therapy.
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Getting To Know Joshua Poole
Dr. Poole is a board-certified psychiatrist who completed his residency training at the University of California, Riverside. He holds advanced certifications in Adult Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy from the New Center for Psychoanalysis and Psychedelic Therapy and Research from the California Institute of Integral Studies. Dr. Poole has published in peer-reviewed psychiatric journals, collaborated with leading experts in psychopharmacology, and brings a strong academic foundation to his clinical work at Stella Mental Health in Irvine, California.
Dr. Poole treats a wide range of psychiatric conditions, including depression, anxiety disorders, PTSD and trauma-related conditions, mood disorders, and complex presentations requiring careful medication management. He has extensive experience working with individuals who have not responded fully to prior treatments and utilizes advanced psychopharmacology strategies to address treatment-resistant symptoms when appropriate.
Dr. Joshua Poole takes an integrative, patient-centered approach to psychiatric care, combining evidence-based medication management with psychotherapy-informed treatment. He emphasizes collaboration, thoughtful listening, and individualized care, recognizing that effective mental health treatment requires both scientific rigor and a strong therapeutic relationship. Dr. Poole works closely with patients to understand their symptoms, goals, and lived experiences, tailoring treatment plans that support long-term stability, insight, and improved quality of life.
Psychiatric Care in Irvine and Virtually
Dr. Poole is deeply committed to holistic, patient-centered care and values the mind and body connection in mental health treatment.
His therapeutic style is collaborative, reflective, and grounded, and emphasizes meeting individuals where they are. His goal is to provide helpful insight and support meaningful, sustainable change for his patients.
At Stella Mental Health, he works to deliver comprehensive psychiatric care that prioritizes clinical excellence, compassion, and individualized attention.
Medication Management & In-Person Treatment at Stella Mental Health Irvine
Stella Irvine Address:
15785 Laguna Canyon Rd, Ste 125
Irvine, CA 92618
Dr. Poole accepts virtual appointments in California for medication management and intake assessments for treatments offered at Irvine.
On top of medication management, Dr. Poole can discuss additional highly-effective treatments such as transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), Spravato (esketamine), ketamine therapy, the dual sympathetic reset stellate ganglion block (DSR SGB) and therapy.