Joshua Siskin, LMFT

Therapist in California

Practical, forward-focused therapy for depression and stress

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Solution focused
Strengths oriented
English and Hebrew

About Joshua

Joshua Siskin is a licensed marriage and family therapist with 17 years of experience who helps people facing depression, anxiety, stress, and related challenges. He focuses on practical steps that make daily life easier. Sessions aim to help people feel more capable and to build on their existing strengths.

Joshua uses a solution-focused style that emphasizes forward movement rather than digging into past causes. He works to identify skills and small changes that can reduce symptoms and improve mood. The goal in each session is practical progress and clearer choices for the week ahead.

He draws on several evidence-informed approaches, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Attachment-Based ideas. Those methods are used to increase emotional awareness, shift unhelpful thoughts, and strengthen relationships with self and others.

Joshua also brings techniques from Dialectical Behavior Therapy and client-centered work when people need emotion regulation skills or a collaborative, empathetic space. He frames therapy as a collaborative effort where the client helps set goals and pace.

Joshua works in California and provides services in English and Hebrew. He accepts international clients. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. To begin, clients choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on the therapist's availability.

This summary is based on the profile information listed on BetterHelp.

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Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsDepression

Also works with

Trauma and abuse GriefIntimacy-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 issues Young 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

Licenses listed

LMFT, California: 48666
NPI: 1578696894

As listed on the therapist's profile. You can check a license with the state licensing board and an NPI in the national registry.

How these approaches guide online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, often called ACT, helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them. It supports commitment to values-based actions that can reduce depression and increase meaning. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on spotting unhelpful thinking patterns and testing small behavioral changes to shift mood and habits. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early connection patterns shape current relationships and helps people build more secure ways of relating.

Choosing the right approach is part of the process. Joshua treats therapy as a collaboration and will work with each person to pick methods that match their goals and needs. He adjusts tools and exercises over time so the plan fits what the client wants to accomplish.

The original biography does not list specific online session types, so confirm available formats before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Some approaches lend themselves to exercises you can practice between sessions, homework that supports change, and skills-building that translates directly into daily routines.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Joshua commonly address?

He works with a wide set of concerns such as depression, anxiety, stress, trauma, addiction, grief, and relationship strain. The list also includes sleep and eating issues, parenting stress, ADHD, and career challenges.

How would you describe his therapeutic style?

He uses a solution-focused approach that emphasizes practical steps forward. Sessions concentrate on building skills and making small changes that can improve day-to-day life.

What is his experience background?

He has 17 years of experience as a mental health professional. That time has included work with a broad range of emotional and behavioral concerns.

What credentials and location are listed?

He is a California Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, listed as LMFT, and practices in California.

Which languages are offered for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and Hebrew. He also accepts international clients.

What session formats are available?

The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.

How are costs structured for sessions?

Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing varies with location and the therapist's scheduling arrangements.

How do I begin working with him?

Start by clicking the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.

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