{"id":26,"date":"2024-01-04T01:23:13","date_gmt":"2024-01-04T01:23:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sjoshuamd.com\/?page_id=26"},"modified":"2026-03-11T23:46:55","modified_gmt":"2026-03-11T23:46:55","slug":"about","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sjoshuamd.com\/index.php\/about\/","title":{"rendered":"About"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Welcome. I am Susan Joshua MD, a psychiatrist who cares about your needs. I have 35 years experience in the field of adult psychiatry. I bring my skills and expertise, with an open heart, to help you with your current challenges and choices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"320\" height=\"213\" src=\"https:\/\/sjoshuamd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG_4671.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-61\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sjoshuamd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG_4671.jpeg 320w, https:\/\/sjoshuamd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG_4671-300x200.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 100vw, 320px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>We will use a comprehensive, integrative and holistic approach. An environment of care, support, and partnership will be created in order to assist you on your journey through challenging and chaotic times to living from <a href=\"https:\/\/sjoshuamd.com\/index.php\/authentic-self\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/sjoshuamd.com\/index.php\/authentic-self\/\">your authentic self<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We start with what needs attention today to address your immediate needs and goals. In doing so <a href=\"https:\/\/sjoshuamd.com\/index.php\/medication\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/sjoshuamd.com\/index.php\/medication\/\">we will assess medication needs, therapy focus and lifestyle choices<\/a>. With time, we can evaluate your life history in order to have a deeper understanding of your challenges and struggles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can expect an authentic, kind, curious, innovative, creative, emotionally available, reflective, compassionate and caring guide <a href=\"https:\/\/sjoshuamd.com\/index.php\/honoring-your-whole-person\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/sjoshuamd.com\/index.php\/honoring-your-whole-person\/\">who honors your whole self<\/a> on your healing journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>My office is 100% telemedicine using a HIPAA compliant platform, meaning you get to meet me in the comfort and safety of your own home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I am taking new patients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can contact me by phone at:&nbsp;<a href=\"tel:541-482-2410\">541-482-2410<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Educational Background<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>35 years practice<\/strong>&nbsp;in psychiatry<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>University of Louisville Medical School, honors in Psychiatry<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>University of Arizona Psychiatry Residency Program, Chief Resident, with strengths in psychodynamic therapy and biologic psychiatry<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Certified by the National Board Of Examiners<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Specialties:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Psychodynamic Therapy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cognitive Behavioral<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mindfulness Awareness<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Interpersonal Relationships<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Trauma Therapy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Medication Management<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Deprescribing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Conditions Treated:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>All psychiatric conditions are welcomed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Special Interest in:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Depression<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Anxiety<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Life Transitions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Trauma<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Welcome. 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