LCSW
Joshua Rotkin, LCSW
- Experience17 years
- LocationNew York
- Focus areasADHD, LGBT, and Relationship
- Therapy approachesClient-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About Joshua
Joshua Rotkin is a licensed clinical social worker based in New York who brings 17 years of professional experience to his practice.
Background and approach
He works with people facing a wide range of concerns including ADHD, depression, anxiety, trauma and abuse, relationship and family challenges, grief, addictions, parenting and self-esteem issues. Additional areas of focus include adoption and foster care, aging and geriatric issues, blended family dynamics, caregiver stress, communication problems, divorce and separation, and sexuality.
Joshua’s approach centers on respect for each person’s expertise in their own life and on building from existing strengths. He draws on client-centered principles to create a collaborative space, and uses practical tools from cognitive behavioral therapy and solution-focused work to help clients identify patterns, test new strategies, and set achievable goals.
He has particular experience supporting seniors who have experienced trauma and abuse, and aims to support clients taking the often-difficult first steps toward greater wellbeing. Warm and encouraging in style, Joshua emphasizes partnership and clarity in the therapeutic process, helping people move toward more fulfilling and manageable daily lives.
Approaches and Online Support for Practical Change
Client-centered therapy places the client's perspective at the center of the work, emphasizing empathy, listening, and collaboration so people feel understood and able to explore what matters most to them. This approach is helpful for building trust, clarifying values, and guiding decisions when life feels stalled.
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a skills-focused method that helps identify unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, and then tests new, more effective strategies. It is often useful for anxiety, depression, stress, and for managing everyday challenges like attention and mood shifts.
Finding the right approach is treated as a collaborative process rather than a one-size-fits-all prescription. The therapist will work with each person to consider goals, preferences, and response to different techniques, adjusting methods over time so the work stays relevant and practical.
Online sessions using video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging can make regular therapy more flexible and easier to fit into busy lives. These formats support continuity of care across locations and schedules, and allow licensed professionals to offer timely feedback, skills practice, and ongoing check-ins in ways that match a client's day-to-day needs.
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Experience
17+ years
Licensed
New York, Connecticut
Languages
English