- Motivational Interviewing
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Parenting and family
About Justine
Justine Gottlieb is a clinical social worker licensed in New York (LCSW-R) with 20 years of experience. She works with adults on common pressures of life such as stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship strain. She also addresses family and parenting concerns and supports people facing grief, trauma, anger, and changes in life stage.
Justine uses a straightforward, strengths-oriented style in sessions. She listens and offers practical suggestions for coping. Conversations can include looking at patterns that shape feelings and decisions, and identifying small steps that make daily life more manageable.
Her background includes long experience helping people with family-of-origin issues, communication problems, fatherhood and parenting questions, and intimacy-related concerns. She also works with sexuality and women’s issues, and with people dealing with aging and geriatric concerns.
Therapeutic work may draw on Motivational Interviewing to clarify goals and build motivation for change. Psychodynamic Therapy is used to look at how past relationships and patterns influence current behavior and feelings.
Justine practices in New York and conducts sessions in English. She does not accept international clients. Prospective clients are asked to confirm current session formats and scheduling details before booking.
How her approaches fit into online work
Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative way of talking that helps people clarify what they want to change and find their own reasons to take action. It can be useful for making progress on goals like managing stress, changing habits, or approaching parenting differently.Psychodynamic Therapy looks at recurring patterns in relationships and feelings, and how past experiences shape current reactions. This approach can help when relationship problems, family-of-origin issues, or persistent emotional patterns feel stuck.
Finding the right approach is part of the early work. Justine will work with each person to decide whether short-term goal work, deeper exploration of patterns, or a mix of both is the best fit. This is a collaborative process based on the client’s needs, goals, and preferences.
Session formats are not specified here, so confirm the exact options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around school, work, or caregiving, allow for shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, and remove travel time. Licensed professionals can use different formats to match practical needs, and this therapist will discuss which setup works best during the intake.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and relationship issues, plus family and parenting concerns and young adult issues.
How would she approach my goals in therapy?
She uses a strengths-oriented, practical style. Sessions include listening, insight into patterns, and concrete coping suggestions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 20 years of experience providing counseling and therapy to adults and parents.
What is her credential and where does she practice?
She is a New York LCSW-R and practices in New York.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
She does not accept international clients; sessions are offered in English to people in her licensed jurisdiction.
What session formats does she offer?
Session formats are not listed here. Please confirm current online and in-person options before booking.
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 working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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