Licensed clinical social worker recordNew York
Joshua Rotkin, LCSW
New York
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - trauma and relationships
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in New York
- LCSW, licence 088181
- Licensed in Connecticut
- LCSW, licence 014621
- NPI
- 1932789419
- Experience
- 17 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- New York
These details come from information Joshua supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- LCSW New York
- Client-centered work
- CBT and solution-focused
About Joshua
Joshua Rotkin is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New York with 17 years of professional experience. He focuses on concerns such as trauma and abuse, depression, anxiety, stress, addictions, grief, relationship and family issues, parenting, ADHD, and LGBT-related topics.
He frames therapy around the client's knowledge of their own life. He treats people as the experts of their story and works from what they already do well. Sessions are practical and direct. Joshua helps people identify strengths and next steps rather than relying on jargon.
In sessions he often uses client-centered work alongside cognitive behavioral strategies and solution-focused techniques. That means talking through what matters now, testing small changes, and practicing skills that reduce anxiety or depressive thoughts. He keeps conversations grounded and action-oriented so people can try things between meetings.
Joshua has particular experience helping older adults who have faced trauma and abuse, and he also addresses issues related to adoption and foster care, caregiving stress, blended family dynamics, and fatherhood. He pays attention to multicultural and sexuality concerns as they affect relationships and daily life.
People who meet with him can expect clear, concrete goals and straightforward feedback. He supports clients as they work on communication, managing emotional distress, and rebuilding routines after loss or change. The focus is on usable strategies that fit into busy lives.
BHow sessions work
How his approaches translate to online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following what matters most to the client. In practice that means the therapist reflects concerns, asks what the client wants to change, and supports the client's own problem solving. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at patterns of thought and behavior that maintain distress and teaches concrete skills to shift them, which can include simple exercises to try between meetings. Solution-Focused Therapy zeroes in on small, realistic steps toward specific goals and tracks progress week to week.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Joshua will collaborate with each person to decide whether more skills-based CBT, a client-centered conversation, or short-term solution-focused work fits their needs. He adjusts methods based on the client's goals and what proves most helpful in practice.
The original biography does not specify which online session formats are used, so confirm available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and reduce travel time. It also allows practicing new skills in everyday surroundings and keeping momentum between appointments.
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Experience
17+ years
Listed in
New York, Connecticut
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with trauma and abuse, depression, anxiety, stress, addictions, grief, relationship and family concerns, parenting, ADHD, and LGBT-related issues.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He uses a client-centered approach focused on strengths, combined with cognitive behavioral techniques and solution-focused strategies to set practical goals and try small changes between sessions.
How much experience does the clinician have?
He has 17 years of professional work experience supporting people with a range of emotional and relational concerns.
Is he licensed and where does he practice?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with LCSW credentials in Connecticut and New York, and he practices from New York.
Does he offer sessions in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English, and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options before booking to see what is offered.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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