Elizabeth Kotkin, LMFT

Experienced LMFT guiding trauma and transitions

35 years experience
Trauma and grief
Relationship and family

About Elizabeth Kotkin

Elizabeth Kotkin is a licensed marriage and family therapist with 35 years of experience working with adults across New York and California. She focuses on helping people navigate depression, trauma, grief, and major life transitions, and she has particular expertise in areas such as social anxiety, isolation, shame, relationship difficulties, codependency, and addiction recovery. Elizabeth blends decades of clinical practice with a compassionate, individualized approach that centers each person’s unique story and goals.

Known for supporting women through midlife challenges and for guiding clients as they heal from past abuse or confront addictive patterns, Elizabeth creates a space where practical strategies and emotional insight can develop together. Her work aims to strengthen resilience, clarify values, and build concrete tools for coping with stress, parenting demands, intimacy issues, and changes related to aging and family roles. Elizabeth draws on collaborative methods to help clients understand themselves more clearly and move toward more fulfilling relationships and daily functioning.

As an LMFT - Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - she brings specialized training in relational dynamics and family systems to individual and couple work. Elizabeth’s practice emphasizes respect, empathy, and professional guidance as she supports clients through recovery, grief, and life transitions, helping them identify realistic steps for growth and healing.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Addictions Trauma and abuse Grief Self esteem Depression

Also Specializes In

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesCodependencyDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionFamily of origin issuesGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessMidlife crisisPost-traumatic stressSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issues

Therapeutic Approach

Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Elizabeth Kotkin have?

Elizabeth Kotkin has 35 years of clinical experience.

Is Elizabeth Kotkin a licensed therapist?

Yes. She is an LMFT - Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. License details are CA LMFT 19511 and NY LMFT 000974.

In which languages does Elizabeth Kotkin provide therapy?

She provides therapy in English.

Where is Elizabeth Kotkin located?

Elizabeth Kotkin is located in New York.

How can I work with Elizabeth Kotkin as my therapist?

You can work with Elizabeth Kotkin through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Elizabeth Kotkin work with international clients?

Elizabeth Kotkin does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Elizabeth Kotkin cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Approaches for Online Therapy and Healing

Elizabeth Kotkin integrates client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) into her online practice. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening, empathy, and supporting the individual’s own insights so clients can explore feelings and values at their own pace - it is often helpful for grief, self-esteem, and relationship challenges. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) uses practical techniques to identify and change unhelpful thought and behavior patterns, making it useful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns. She also draws on trauma-focused therapy when past traumatic experiences are central to a person’s difficulties, applying strategies to process traumatic memories and reduce their ongoing impact.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Elizabeth works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She tailors interventions over time, adjusting techniques based on what proves most helpful for the client’s situation.

Online therapy with Elizabeth can take place by video call, phone session, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care during life transitions, manage parenting or work obligations, and access support from home, while still working with licensed professionals trained to address trauma, addiction recovery, relationship issues, and other concerns.

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