For over five decades, Dr. Joseph M. Rochford, M.D., FAPA has dedicated his career to helping patients overcome anxiety, depression, mood disorders, and other mental health challenges. With a thoughtful, individualized approach, Dr. Rochford provides comprehensive psychiatric care designed to help each patient restore stability and achieve meaningful, lasting improvement.
Dr. Joseph M. Rochford is a board-certified psychiatrist with more than five decades of clinical experience. A graduate of Yale School of Medicine, he completed his residency in psychiatry at the University of Pennsylvania Health System and his internship at Georgetown University affiliated hospitals. Over his career, he has combined clinical practice, teaching, and research in the pursuit of compassionate, results-oriented care.
As a Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association (FAPA) and former Associate Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at UMDNJ – Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, Dr. Rochford has trained and mentored physicians while maintaining an active private practice. His reputation for thoughtful listening, careful diagnosis, and long-term patient relationships has made him a trusted name in New Jersey psychiatry.
A Lifetime Devoted to Helping People Heal and Thrive
Dr. Joseph M. Rochford is a board-certified psychiatrist with more than five decades of clinical experience. A graduate of Yale School of Medicine, he completed his residency in psychiatry at the University of Pennsylvania Health System and his internship at Georgetown University Hospital. Over his career, he has combined clinical practice, teaching, and research in the pursuit of compassionate, results-oriented care.
As a Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association (FAPA) and former Associate Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at UMDNJ – Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, Dr. Rochford has trained and mentored physicians while maintaining an active private practice. His reputation for thoughtful listening, careful diagnosis, and long-term patient relationships has made him a trusted name in New Jersey psychiatry.
Dr. Rochford believes in balancing modern medical science with a deep respect for the individuality of every patient. His treatment philosophy emphasizes collaboration—working together to find the most effective strategies for restoring mental wellness and resilience.