About Dr. Joseph Friedman
Focus areas
Anxiety
Depression
Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Bipolar Disorder
Clientele seen
Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Individuals
Treatment approaches
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Identity
Gender
MaleLanguages spoken
English
Getting to know Dr. Joseph Friedman
Dr. Joseph Friedman earned his medical degree from Medical College of Wisconsin and completed both a four-year psychiatry residency and a two-year fellowship at The Mount Sinai Hospital in New York. He is board certified in Psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and is also CPHQ certified through the National Association for Healthcare Quality. Over a 28-year career, he has held leadership roles across clinical, academic, and research settings, including founding and directing multiple programs within the Mount Sinai Health System. He currently serves as a Professor in Psychiatry and Neuroscience at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and has authored over 100 peer-reviewed publications.
Dr. Friedman specializes in helping high-functioning individuals whose careers, academics, relationships, or daily lives have been disrupted by mental health challenges. He combines evidence-based psychiatric care with cognitive, behavioral, and supportive psychotherapy techniques to help patients regain stability and performance. He believes treatment works best as a collaborative partnership and works closely with each patient to define meaningful goals and adjust care based on progress.
Dr. Friedman begins by understanding what matters most to each patient and creating clear treatment goals. He specializes in attention and focus challenges, burnout recovery, emotional regulation, high-functioning anxiety, mood symptoms, and insomnia. His approach emphasizes thoughtful, minimal medication use, personalized treatment plans that align with each patient’s lifestyle, and individualized therapy in a private, confidential setting.
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Education and background
Practice names
Board certifications
- American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
Education and training
- Medical School - Medical College of Wisconsin, Doctor of Medicine
- The Mount Sinai Hospital, Residency in Psychiatry
NPI number
1003980418
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What practice does Dr. Joseph Friedman work with?
Dr. Joseph Friedman works with Talkiatry.
Which board certifications does Dr. Joseph Friedman have?
Dr. Joseph Friedman is certified by American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.
What languages does Dr. Joseph Friedman speak?
Dr. Joseph Friedman speaks English.