LMFT

Joshua Siskin , LMFT

Therapist in California

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About Joshua

Joshua Siskin approaches therapy with a clear emphasis on solutions and forward momentum. As an LMFT - a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - he focuses less on tracing how a problem began and more on practical steps clients can take to move ahead. He works to draw out each person’s existing strengths and competencies, helping them notice and use those resources to manage challenges.

His style seeks to help clients access inner reserves of resilience so that they leave sessions feeling more capable and hopeful. Progress is framed as a collaboration in which the client’s desire to change is central; Siskin sees his role as activating and supporting that motivation. Sessions are designed to be focused, goal-oriented, and oriented toward tangible improvements in daily life.

Throughout his work he aims for clients to feel better about themselves and their circumstances by the end of a session, with tools and perspectives that can be applied between meetings. The overall intent is to create momentum - one practical step at a time - toward a more manageable and satisfying life.

Approach-Focused Care and Online Convenience

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters most to them and take committed action toward those values despite difficult thoughts or feelings. It can be useful for stress, anxiety, and coping with life changes. Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early and current relationship patterns shape present-day connections and helps people build more secure ways of relating, which can be particularly helpful for intimacy, family, and relationship concerns. Client-Centered Therapy centers on a respectful, nonjudgmental therapeutic relationship where the therapist listens deeply and supports the client’s own capacity for growth, often benefiting self-esteem, decision-making, and emotional processing.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Joshua Siskin works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. He adapts techniques over time so therapy stays relevant and practical for each person.

Online therapy via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offers flexibility for scheduling and makes it easier to maintain continuity of care across locations. These options allow licensed professionals to deliver consistent, goal-oriented support while fitting therapy into everyday life.

Frequently asked questions

How much experience does Joshua Siskin have?

Joshua Siskin has 17 years of experience as a mental health professional.

Is Joshua Siskin a licensed therapist?

Yes. He is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). License details: CA LMFT 48666.

In which languages does Joshua Siskin provide therapy?

He provides therapy in English and Hebrew.

Where is Joshua Siskin located?

He is located in California.

How can I work with Joshua Siskin as my therapist?

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

Does Joshua Siskin work with international clients?

Yes, Joshua Siskin works with international clients.

How much does therapy with Joshua Siskin 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.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsDepression

Also works with

Trauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTrichotillomaniaVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyJungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

17+ years

Licensed

California

Languages

English, Hebrew

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