- Strengths-focused
- Goal oriented
- Warm and direct
About Joshua
Joshua Rotkin is a New York licensed clinical social worker with 17 years of professional experience. He focuses on helping people manage depression, anxiety, trauma and abuse, relationship strain, grief, and issues related to sexuality and identity. He works with concerns such as stress, addictions, parenting worries, self-esteem, and ADHD. Joshua believes people know their own stories and brings a respectful, listening stance to each meeting.
He emphasizes the client as the expert and looks for strengths to build on. Sessions are collaborative and paced to match each person's needs. Joshua uses practical talk, reflective listening, and goal-focused steps to help people move toward clearer choices and calmer days.
His background includes specific experience supporting older adults who have experienced trauma and abuse. He blends person-centered listening with focused problem-solving methods to address both emotional healing and everyday challenges. This combination helps people tackle immediate problems while also working on deeper concerns.
Joshua draws on Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy as tools in his work. He helps people set small, achievable goals and notice what changes when they try new approaches. He aims to create a steady, respectful space where people can sort through difficult feelings and make practical plans.
To begin, he asks people to describe their main concern and what they hope will be different. From there he helps design steps that fit each person's life and priorities.
How therapeutic approaches shape online care
Joshua blends Client-Centered Therapy with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy. Client-Centered Therapy centers on listening and following each person's lead, helping people feel heard and understood. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect, and it supports practical steps to change unhelpful patterns. Solution-Focused Therapy narrows attention to what people want to achieve, using small experiments and clear goals to create change.Choosing the right approach is something the therapist and client figure out together. Joshua will ask about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't helped before. That collaborative process helps shape whether the work leans more toward listening, skills practice, or focused problem solving.
Confirm the session formats before booking, since the biography does not list them. Online work can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy week, cut commuting time, and allow for shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. Video lets people use visual cues during conversation, while phone appointments can feel simpler when bandwidth or camera use is a concern. The aim is to match practical scheduling with the therapeutic approach so sessions fit into everyday life.
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Experience
17+ years
Listed in
New York, Connecticut
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Joshua help with?
He supports people with trauma and abuse, depression, anxiety, relationship strain, grief, parenting stress, addictions, self-esteem, ADHD, and LGBT-related issues among other concerns.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He uses a client-centered, respectful stance that combines listening with practical steps and goal-focused work.
What is his professional background?
He has 17 years of professional experience and has worked with older adults affected by trauma and abuse.
What credentials and location information are on file?
He is listed as an LCSW licensed in Connecticut and New York and practices from New York.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English, and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the original biography does not list specific formats.
How are sessions billed or priced?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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