Business Details
Expert Child & Family Psychiatry in Solana Beach
As a board-certified psychiatrist with over three decades of experience, I specialize in providing comprehensive mental health care for children, adults, and families in Solana Beach, California. My practice combines evidence-based medicine, therapy, and lifestyle modifications to create personalized treatment plans addressing a wide range of mental health disorders. With dual board certifications in general psychiatry and child and adolescent psychiatry, I prioritize understanding each patient's unique needs to improve their overall wellness.My clinical expertise extends to autism spectrum disorders, trauma, and forensic psychiatry, supported by my role as Executive Medical Director at Positive Development, where I work to expand access to developmental support services nationwide. My commitment to the field is further demonstrated through my academic contributions as Editor-in-Chief of The Carlat Child Psychiatry Report, my teaching engagements at multiple universities, and my volunteer work supporting communities affected by armed conflict.
Services
Anxiety Treatment
Autism Support
Autism Expert Witness
Bipolar Disorder
Depression Care
Trauma Response
OCD Treatment
PTSD Services
Forensic Psychiatry
Medical Consulting
Highlights and features
- 30+ years of specialized psychiatric experience
- Dual board certification in general and child psychiatry
- Personalized treatment plans combining medicine and therapy
- Nationwide leadership in developmental relationship-based care
- Expertise in autism and trauma-related disorders
Associations and certifications
- American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
- American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
What people say
Kind and caring psychiatrist
Effective medication management
Understands the whole person
Highly recommended by patients
Expertise in autism treatment
Services
Autism Support
Specialized mental health services for children and families living with autism spectrum disorders. We coordinate care with schools and medical providers to create comprehensive support systems. Our approach combines clinical expertise with relationship-based interventions to help individuals achieve their full potential through personalized treatment plans.
Trauma Response
Comprehensive care for trauma survivors and disaster response professionals. Our services include assessment, crisis intervention, and long-term therapeutic strategies. We address both immediate psychological needs and ongoing recovery through evidence-based treatments tailored to individual trauma experiences and resilience factors.
Forensic Psychiatry
Expert psychiatric evaluations and testimony for legal cases involving trauma and autism. We provide objective assessments for both plaintiffs and defendants in civil and criminal matters. Our services include court documentation, expert witness testimony, and consultation on mental health implications in legal contexts.
Medication Management
Comprehensive psychiatric medication evaluation and management services. We offer evidence-based medication treatment plans combined with ongoing monitoring and adjustments. Our approach emphasizes understanding medication mechanisms, managing side effects, and integrating pharmacological treatment with psychotherapy and lifestyle modifications.
Child Psychiatry
Specialized mental health care for children and adolescents with emotional and behavioral disorders. Our services include diagnostic evaluations, treatment planning, and therapeutic interventions. We focus on developmental considerations and family involvement to address conditions like anxiety, depression, and behavioral challenges through age-appropriate approaches.
People
Joshua D. Feder
Board-Certified Psychiatrist
Dr. Feder is a board-certified child and adult psychiatrist with over 30 years of clinical experience. He serves as Executive Medical Director at Positive Development and Editor-in-Chief of The Carlat Child Psychiatry Report. His expertise spans autism, trauma, and forensic psychiatry.
Questions
What mental health services do you specialize in?
We specialize in child and adult psychiatry with expertise in autism spectrum disorders, trauma, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, and forensic psychiatric evaluations.
Do you offer telehealth appointments?
Our practice provides both in-person and telehealth options for psychiatric evaluations and follow-up appointments to accommodate patient needs.
What insurance plans do you accept?
We are out-of-network providers. Patients receive detailed documentation for potential insurance reimbursement. Please contact our office for specific billing questions.
How do you approach treatment planning?
We create personalized treatment plans combining medication management, therapy, and lifestyle modifications based on each patient's unique needs and medical history.
Are there resources for autism families?
Yes, we coordinate care with schools and providers while offering specialized autism support through our clinical practice and affiliated programs at Positive Development.
