Joshua Poole(He/Him/His)

Joshua Poole, MD, is a board-certified psychiatrist who works with adults seeking thoughtful, individualized psychiatric care. He treats a wide range of mental health concerns, including mood disorders, anxiety disorders, trauma-related conditions, and complex or treatment-resistant presentations. Dr. Poole often works with individuals who are looking for a more comprehensive and collaborative approach to medication management and psychiatric treatment.

Dr. Poole’s clinical approach integrates advanced psychopharmacology with psychotherapy-informed care. He utilizes evidence-based medication strategies while maintaining a strong emphasis on the therapeutic relationship, careful listening, and shared decision-making. In addition to medication management, he is trained in psychoanalytic psychotherapy, relational psychotherapy, psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy, and psychedelic integration, allowing him to support patients from multiple therapeutic perspectives when appropriate.

His work is grounded in holistic, patient-centered care that recognizes the connection between mind and body. Dr. Poole prioritizes meeting individuals where they are, developing treatment plans that are both clinically sound and aligned with each patient’s goals, values, and lived experience. His aim is to support meaningful insight, symptom relief, and sustainable long-term improvement.

Dr. Poole earned his medical degree and completed his psychiatry residency at the University of California, Riverside, with clinical experience at UC Riverside and the Long Beach VA, where he worked extensively with veterans in PTSD-focused settings. He has contributed to peer-reviewed psychiatric publications and academic collaborations, including work with leading experts in psychopharmacology. Dr. Poole sees patients at Stella Mental Health in Irvine, California, and offers both in-person and remote psychiatric services.