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Board-Certified Psychiatrist | Founder of Stela Psychiatry
Dr. Joanne Sotelo is a board-certified psychiatrist with over 20 years of experience in the field of mental health. She specializes in integrative approaches to psychiatric care, combining evidence-based medication management and psychotherapy with lifestyle interventions and mindset work.
Her expertise includes anxiety, depression, trauma, women’s mental health, and professional stress. Dr. Sotelo has a particular focus on serving high-achieving professionals and women in medicine, guiding them through complex life transitions with a whole-person approach to healing.
“My goal is to help you not just manage symptoms, but to uncover insight, build resilience, and create sustainable strategies for long-term well-being.”
Dr. Sotelo has practiced psychiatry for more than two decades, serving patients across a wide range of mental health concerns. She integrates traditional psychiatric treatment with holistic and lifestyle-based care to help patients achieve balance in every area of life.
She previously served as Division Director of Psychiatry and Chair of the Clinical Ethics Committee in a large healthcare system, bringing deep leadership experience and a foundation of ethical, patient-centered care to her private practice.
Anxiety & Depression
Trauma Recovery
Women’s Mental Health
Professional Stress & Burnout
High-Achieving Professionals & Physicians
Fluent in both English and Spanish, Dr. Sotelo provides culturally sensitive care for diverse populations, ensuring every patient feels seen and understood.
In her practice, Dr. Sotelo prioritizes collaboration, personalization, and long-term healing. She believes in empowering patients to not only recover, but to thrive, mentally, emotionally, and physically.
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