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Joshua Rotkin, LCSW
New York
LCSW in New York - trauma and relationship work
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Client-centered approach
- Solution-focused steps
About Joshua
Joshua Rotkin is an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in New York with 17 years of professional experience. He helps people cope with trauma and abuse, depression, anxiety, relationship stress, and issues related to aging and caregiving. He also works with concerns including LGBT matters, addictions, grief, parenting stress, ADHD, and sexuality.
Joshua approaches work in a straightforward way. He treats clients as the experts on their own stories and focuses on practical steps they can try between sessions. Sessions tend to emphasize clear goals and small, testable changes rather than long explanations.
His practice draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to notice unhelpful thinking patterns and try different responses. He also uses client-centered methods to listen carefully to priorities the client sets. Solution-focused techniques are used to identify steps that move a person toward their goals.
Joshua has particular experience helping older adults who have faced trauma and abuse, and he understands stresses that come with caregiving and aging. He also helps people navigating relationship changes, blended family dynamics, and adoption or foster-care related concerns.
People who choose him can expect a practical, goal-oriented approach. He helps break problems into doable tasks and monitors what helps and what does not. To begin, clients follow the site process to match and schedule a first session.
How his approaches work in online sessions
Joshua uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify and change unhelpful thoughts and routines. CBT is practical and focuses on small behavior and thinking experiments that can reduce symptoms like anxiety, depression, or low mood.He also uses client-centered techniques, which means listening to what matters most to the person and letting those priorities guide each session. Solution-focused therapy helps set concrete, short-term goals and identify the next steps that move someone toward those goals.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Joshua will talk with each person about their needs, goals, and preferences, and together they pick methods to try. Progress is checked regularly and plans are adjusted if something is not working.
The original biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Many people find that focused CBT exercises and solution-focused steps translate well to remote sessions, while client-centered talking helps clarify priorities and next steps.
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Experience
17+ years
Listed in
New York, Connecticut
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does he help with most often?
He commonly works with trauma and abuse, depression, anxiety, relationship and family stress, caregiving and aging issues, and concerns related to LGBT identity, addiction, grief, parenting, and ADHD.
How would he describe his therapeutic style?
His style is practical and goal-oriented. He focuses on clear steps clients can try and on tracking what helps over time.
What is his background and experience?
He holds an LCSW and has 17 years of professional experience working with adults, including seniors who have experienced trauma and abuse.
Where is he based and licensed?
He is based in New York and holds the CT LCSW and NY LCSW credentials as listed.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with him?
He accepts international clients; confirm any regional or scheduling details during the intake process.
How are sessions scheduled and what formats are used?
Confirm current session options before booking as the biography does not list specific formats. The site process includes a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a first session.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
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