Joshua Siskin, LMFT
Solution-focused LMFT guiding personal change
- Build inner strength
- Practical coping strategies
- Improve relationships
About Joshua Siskin
Joshua Siskin is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) who takes a solution-focused, strengths-based approach to care. He emphasizes practical steps forward rather than dwelling on how or why a problem first developed, guiding people toward real-world strategies that help them move ahead. He aims to draw out and reinforce each person's existing competencies, helping them tap into inner resources and resilience that can support lasting change.
Sessions with him are structured to leave individuals feeling more capable and more positive about life and themselves. He frames change as a collaborative process - the client supplies the desire to improve, and he works to awaken and sustain that motivation. By focusing on actionable goals and reinforcing positive attributes, he helps people create momentum so they can experience measurable improvement between sessions.
With a focus on empowerment and forward movement, Joshua works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, relationship and family issues, addictions, trauma, grief, and challenges around self-esteem, parenting, and life transitions. As an LMFT he brings a relational perspective that emphasizes connection, communication, and practical problem solving.
Sessions with him are structured to leave individuals feeling more capable and more positive about life and themselves. He frames change as a collaborative process - the client supplies the desire to improve, and he works to awaken and sustain that motivation. By focusing on actionable goals and reinforcing positive attributes, he helps people create momentum so they can experience measurable improvement between sessions.
With a focus on empowerment and forward movement, Joshua works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, relationship and family issues, addictions, trauma, grief, and challenges around self-esteem, parenting, and life transitions. As an LMFT he brings a relational perspective that emphasizes connection, communication, and practical problem solving.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
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 Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Existential Therapy Jungian Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Somatic Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Joshua Siskin have?
Joshua Siskin has 17 years of experience as a mental health professional.
Is Joshua Siskin a licensed therapist?
Yes. Joshua Siskin is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). License details are CA LMFT 48666.
In which languages does Joshua Siskin provide therapy?
He provides therapy in English and Hebrew.
Where is Joshua Siskin located?
He is located in California.
How can I work with Joshua Siskin as my therapist?
You can work with Joshua Siskin through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Joshua Siskin work with international clients?
Yes, Joshua Siskin works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Joshua Siskin cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches for Remote Care
Joshua integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help people clarify their values and commit to actions that align with what matters most, using techniques that reduce avoidance and increase psychological flexibility - this approach can be useful for anxiety, depression, and life transitions.He also draws on Attachment-Based Therapy, which explores patterns of connection and communication formed in relationships and helps people develop more secure ways of relating to others, often benefiting those with intimacy, family, or relational challenges.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. He will work with each person to identify which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting strategies over time as progress unfolds. Licensed professionals aim to tailor treatment to the individual's circumstances rather than applying a one-size-fits-all model.
Online therapy offers flexibility - sessions can occur by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate schedules, mobility, and geographic distance. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, try different session formats, and access a licensed therapist from wherever the client is located.