- Client-centered care
- CBT-informed tools
- Adoption and foster care focus
About Joshua
Joshua Rotkin is a licensed clinical social worker with 17 years of experience based in New York. He helps people who are dealing with trauma and abuse, depression, anxiety, stress, relationship concerns, and identity questions. He also supports those navigating adoption and foster care topics and other life transitions. Joshua believes people already have strengths to draw on, and he offers steady support while they take the next steps.
In sessions he treats each person as the expert on their own story. He listens first and tailors conversations to a person's priorities. He uses practical, goal-focused methods to address problems that feel overwhelming. Joshua emphasizes small, manageable changes that add up over time.
His work draws on client-centered principles, cognitive behavioral ideas, and solution-focused techniques. That means he pays attention to feelings and values, notices unhelpful thinking patterns, and looks for strategies that produce real improvement. He often uses short-term goals alongside deeper conversations when that fits a person’s needs.
Joshua has particular experience helping older adults who have experienced trauma. He also supports people dealing with grief, parenting strain, addictions, low self-esteem, ADHD symptoms, and the stress of caregiving. His approach is practical, direct, and respectful of cultural and sexual identity differences.
People who choose to work with him can expect a collaborative tone and an emphasis on what can change now. He encourages clients to set the pace and contributes tools and perspective to move forward.
How his approaches shape online therapy
Client-Centered Therapy means the therapist focuses on the person's experience and values, asking questions that help clarify what matters most and following the client's lead. This approach helps with identity questions, relationship choices, and feeling heard during difficult conversations.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the connection between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It uses straightforward exercises to spot unhelpful thinking patterns and replace them with more helpful habits, which can ease anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems.
Solution-Focused Therapy centers on clear, short-term goals and on identifying what already works. It aims to find small, concrete steps that move someone toward a better day-to-day routine, and it can be useful for managing parenting challenges, caregiver stress, or life transitions like adoption and foster care issues.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will ask about goals, preferences, and practical needs, then suggest methods to try. Clients and the therapist review what helps and adjust the plan as they go.
Confirm session formats before booking because the biography did not list specific options. Online therapy can make it easier to fit meetings into busy lives, allow quieter or shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. These practical benefits help people keep therapy consistent while balancing other responsibilities.
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Experience
17+ years
Credentials
New York, Connecticut
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he help with?
He works with depression, anxiety, trauma and abuse, stress, relationship and communication problems, grief, addictions, parenting strain, self-esteem issues, and ADHD. Adoption and foster care topics are also listed among his focuses.
What is his general therapy style?
His style is collaborative and down-to-earth. He treats clients as experts on their own lives and blends listening with practical strategies.
How long has he been practicing?
He has 17 years of professional experience working in clinical settings and community care.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, listed as CT LCSW and NY LCSW, and is based in New York.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the country work with him?
He accepts international clients, so people living outside the U.S. may be able to schedule sessions.
How are sessions arranged and what formats are used?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as formats were not specified in the biography. The profile recommends checking available session types when you schedule.
How are fees handled and how do I begin?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.