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Joshua Rotkin, LCSW

Strengths-based therapy for trauma and life transitions
  • Trauma and abuse support
  • Senior-focused care
  • Strengths-based guidance

About Joshua Rotkin

Joshua Rotkin is a New York licensed clinician with 17 years of professional experience who brings a strengths-based perspective to counseling. As an LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker), he combines clinical training and practical experience to help people navigate difficult life events and relationship challenges. He has specific experience supporting seniors who have experienced trauma and abuse, and he applies a careful, respectful approach when addressing those histories.

Joshua believes that each person is the expert of their own story and that existing strengths can be mobilized to overcome current obstacles. He emphasizes collaboration, helping clients identify goals and practical steps toward a more fulfilling life. Taking the first step toward change often requires courage, and Joshua aims to provide steady support throughout that process.

Whether addressing trauma, mood concerns, relationship strains, or other challenges, he centers the client’s perspective while offering evidence-informed strategies and compassionate guidance to help clients move forward.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseDepression

Also Specializes In

Additional Focus Areas

Adoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsDivorce and separationDomestic violenceFamily problemsFatherhood issuesIsolation / lonelinessMen's issuesMulticultural concernsPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Sexuality

Therapeutic Approach

Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Solution-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Joshua Rotkin have?

Joshua Rotkin has 17 years of professional experience.

Is Joshua Rotkin a licensed therapist?

Yes. He holds the LCSW credential, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker. License details are CT LCSW 014621 and NY LCSW 088181.

In which languages does Joshua Rotkin provide therapy?

Joshua provides therapy in English.

Where is Joshua Rotkin located?

Joshua is located in New York.

How can I work with Joshua Rotkin as my therapist?

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

Does Joshua Rotkin work with international clients?

Yes, Joshua Rotkin works with international clients.

How much does therapy with Joshua Rotkin 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, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. 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 and Online Support for Lasting Change



Joshua uses client-centered therapy to place the individual's experience at the heart of the work, offering empathy and active listening so the person can explore values, feelings, and goals in a supportive environment. This approach is well suited to people seeking validation, clearer self-understanding, and steady support during transitions.

He also draws on cognitive behavioral therapy - CBT to help clients identify unhelpful thought patterns and develop practical skills for managing anxiety, low mood, and stress. CBT is useful for addressing symptoms and building strategies that reduce distress and improve daily functioning.

Solution-focused therapy is another tool he uses to help clients set concrete goals and identify small, achievable steps toward change, making progress feel manageable and immediate. Together these methods allow Joshua to tailor sessions to each person's needs. He works collaboratively with clients to determine which approach or combination of approaches feels like the best fit based on goals, preferences, and the nature of the concern.

Online therapy with Joshua is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access consistent care from wherever the client is located, supporting continuity and convenience in the therapeutic process.

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