Joshua Siskin

Practical therapy focused on strengths and solutions

LMFT California

Experience: 17 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Relationship
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages: English, Hebrew

About Joshua

Joshua Siskin is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) who focuses on practical, forward-looking strategies to help people manage stress, anxiety, addiction, relationship challenges, grief, trauma, and a broad range of life concerns.

Background and approach

He draws on 17 years of clinical experience to support clients in identifying strengths, building coping skills, and moving toward tangible improvements in daily life. His style emphasizes solution-oriented work that centers on what can be done now rather than an extended search for origins.

Joshua encourages clients to uncover and reinforce their existing competencies, cultivating motivation and momentum for change. He blends evidence-informed methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), attachment-based work, client-centered techniques, and elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to tailor sessions to each person's needs.

Licensed in California (CA LMFT 48666), Joshua offers services in English and Hebrew and accepts international clients. He provides flexible session formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, and participates in a subscription model that varies by location and therapist availability.

To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to availability.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Joshua integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) into online work in ways that emphasize practical skills and values-guided action. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can be practiced through structured exercises and real-world homework between sessions. ACT helps people clarify what matters to them and commit to actions that align with those values while learning to accept difficult emotions rather than avoid them.

Finding the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each client to assess needs, goals, and preferences, and then adapt methods so they fit the person and the issues at hand. Clients are invited to explore techniques and give feedback so the plan can evolve over time.

Online formats such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging offer flexibility for integrating therapeutic work into daily life. These options can make it easier to practice skills between meetings, maintain consistency in scheduling, and connect with a licensed professional from different locations. The combination of tailored approaches and multiple session formats aims to support sustained progress while accommodating individual circumstances.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Joshua commonly address?

He works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and family difficulties, depression, trauma and grief, intimacy issues, eating and sleeping problems, parenting, anger, self esteem, career challenges, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and coping with life changes.

What is Joshua's therapeutic style and approach?

His work is solution-focused and practical, drawing on approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), attachment-based methods, client-centered therapy, and elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to help clients build skills and make changes.

How much clinical experience does he bring?

Joshua has 17 years of experience as a mental health professional, applying a variety of evidence-informed techniques to support clients through diverse life and mental health challenges.

What are his credentials and where is he based?

He is a licensed marriage and family therapist, CA LMFT 48666, and is based in California.

Which languages are available for sessions and can international clients participate?

Sessions are offered in English and Hebrew, and he does accept international clients.

In what session formats does he work?

Joshua provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.

How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What steps are involved in getting started?

To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsDepression

Also works with

Trauma and abuse GriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue ADHD

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 OCD Panic 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