- Goal-oriented
- Strengths-based
- Values-focused
About Joshua
Joshua Siskin is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) based in California with 17 years of clinical experience. He takes a forward-looking approach and focuses on helping people find practical steps to feel better. Sessions aim to surface strengths and build on what already works in a person's life.
Joshua uses clear, goal-focused work rather than dwelling on how problems began. He helps clients set manageable goals, practice small changes, and notice progress between meetings. Many people come for help with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy concerns, and issues related to adoption and foster care.
His toolbox includes Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy among other approaches. He pairs these methods with an emphasis on attachment and a client-centered stance, shaping the work to what a person needs in the moment. Sessions blend practical skills training with conversations that restore perspective and hope.
Joshua also works with concerns such as grief, trauma, addictions, ADHD, caregiving stress, and life transitions. He encourages people to use their own values and strengths to guide change rather than relying on external rules. This can feel empowering for those juggling practical demands and emotional strain.
People who prefer direct, solution-focused work and clear homework between sessions may find this approach helpful. Joshua asks clients to engage in the process and supports them as they build new habits and coping strategies.
Approaches that translate well to online therapy
Joshua often uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), which focuses on clarifying personal values and taking committed action toward them. ACT helps people tolerate difficult thoughts and feelings while still moving toward what matters in life. Attachment-Based Therapy is another influence in his work and centers on strengthening emotional bonds and understanding how early relationships affect present connections. This can help people improve how they relate to partners and close others. He also uses Client-Centered Therapy, which emphasizes listening, empathy, and making the pace of work match the person's needs.Finding the right approach is part of the process. Joshua collaborates with each person to identify which methods fit their goals, needs, and preferences. He adapts techniques over time so the plan stays practical and relevant to daily life.
The original biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm available options before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, shorten check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also allows people to use tools like skill practice and worksheets between meetings to reinforce progress.
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Experience
17+ years
Credentials
California
Languages
English, Hebrew
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Joshua address?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, and many other concerns such as trauma, addictions, grief, ADHD, and adoption and foster care related matters.
What is his therapeutic style like?
His work is solution-focused and practical. Sessions emphasize setting goals, practicing small changes, and building on existing strengths.
How much clinical experience does he have?
Joshua has 17 years of experience working as a mental health professional in California.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He holds the credential LMFT, which stands for licensed marriage and family therapist, and maintains practice in California.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Hebrew, and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment or cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with him?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.