- Solution focused
- Strength based
- Values centered
About Joshua
Joshua Siskin is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) based in California with 17 years of experience. He focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, trauma, and life changes. He aims to help clients find practical ways forward and feel better about themselves after sessions.
Joshua takes a solution-focused stance. He spends less time on how a problem began and more time on what will help now. That means identifying strengths, practical steps, and small changes that add up over time.
He uses several approaches to shape sessions, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Attachment-Based work. These methods help people notice patterns, test different responses, and build new habits that fit their goals.
Joshua also supports people navigating medical and caregiving challenges, chronic illness, and issues around identity and relationships. He listens for what matters most and helps clients set realistic, concrete goals that reflect their values.
Sessions are conversational and direct. Joshua aims to help clients leave with one or two clear actions they can try between meetings. If someone wants planning, problem solving, or coaching around daily demands, he helps map a path and stay on track.
Joshua takes a solution-focused stance. He spends less time on how a problem began and more time on what will help now. That means identifying strengths, practical steps, and small changes that add up over time.
He uses several approaches to shape sessions, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Attachment-Based work. These methods help people notice patterns, test different responses, and build new habits that fit their goals.
Joshua also supports people navigating medical and caregiving challenges, chronic illness, and issues around identity and relationships. He listens for what matters most and helps clients set realistic, concrete goals that reflect their values.
Sessions are conversational and direct. Joshua aims to help clients leave with one or two clear actions they can try between meetings. If someone wants planning, problem solving, or coaching around daily demands, he helps map a path and stay on track.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
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
Credentials
California
Languages
English, Hebrew
How Joshua’s methods work in online therapy
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and take small, committed steps toward those values. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and coping with chronic illness or life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce distress and improve sleep, mood, or functioning. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how relationships and early patterns shape current reactions and helps people try new ways of relating that feel safer and more effective.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, try methods that match those goals, and adjust as needed. Sessions may mix techniques from different approaches depending on what works for the person over time.
The biography does not specify which online session formats are offered, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It can also let people connect with a licensed professional from another region or balance care around medical and caregiving responsibilities.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Joshua address?
Joshua works with stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, trauma, grief, and many life changes including caregiving, chronic illness, and career strain.
What is his approach in sessions?
He uses a solution-focused style that emphasizes practical steps and building on strengths rather than lengthy problem histories.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has been a mental health professional for 17 years, working with a range of emotional and behavioral concerns.
Which credential and region apply?
Joshua holds an LMFT credential and practices in California.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and Hebrew, and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.