- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship issues
- ACT and CBT methods
About Joshua
Joshua Siskin is a California Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with 17 years of experience. He works with adults on stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and family concerns, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating and sleeping problems, parenting stress, anger, self-esteem, career matters, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and ADHD.
Joshua favors a solution-focused way of working. He looks less at why a problem began and more at practical steps that help people move forward. Sessions aim to highlight strengths and everyday skills clients already have. The therapist helps people notice what works and build on it.
He uses approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy to guide sessions. These methods are used to address thinking patterns, emotional reactions, and relationship dynamics in straightforward terms. Joshua encourages actions that fit a person's real life rather than abstract exercises.
Joshua also brings attention to issues like abandonment, adoption and foster care experiences, attachment difficulties, autism spectrum concerns, body image, chronic illness and caregiving stress, blended family situations, and codependency. He helps people handle practical consequences of these challenges and set achievable goals.
Sessions are offered in English and Hebrew and Joshua accepts international clients. The practice emphasizes clear steps, usable skills, and short-term gains people can apply between meetings.
How his therapeutic approaches work online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and choosing actions that align with personal values. It is useful for anxiety, stress, and feeling stuck in early adulthood.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors influence each other and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns. It is often used for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and managing mood swings.
Attachment-Based Therapy attends to how past relationships shape current patterns in close relationships and intimacy. It can help people who feel stuck repeating the same relational dynamics or who struggle with trust and closeness.
Joshua treats finding the right approach as a collaborative process. He will work with each person to try methods that match their goals and preferences. Sessions may shift focus over time as needs change, and the therapist and client check in together about what is helping.
Confirm current session options before booking since formats are not listed here. Online work can make therapy easier to fit into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when time is tight, and reduce commute time. If technology, timing, or how to structure sessions is a concern, these practical details are discussed when arranging the first appointment.
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Experience
17+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English, Hebrew
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and family concerns, depression, trauma, grief, intimacy issues, eating and sleeping problems, parenting stress, anger, self-esteem, career issues, bipolar disorder, ADHD and more.
How would he approach feeling lost after college?
He uses a solution-focused style that looks for concrete steps forward rather than digging into the past. Sessions aim to identify strengths and practical actions to try between meetings.
What is his professional background?
He has 17 years of experience as a mental health professional and works from a solution-focused perspective that emphasizes small, actionable changes.
Is he licensed and where does he practice?
He is a California Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and practices from California.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and Hebrew.
Can international clients work with him?
Yes, he accepts international clients.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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