Joshua Siskin

Joshua Siskin is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) practicing in California. He focuses on practical ways to reduce overwhelm and regain control when stress, anger, anxiety, or life transitions feel too big. He aims to help people notice their strengths and use them to make immediate changes that feel manageable.

Joshua works from a solution-oriented stance. He does not focus on tracing every cause of a problem. Instead he helps clients find steps that move them forward and feel useful in day-to-day life. Sessions emphasize small, doable changes that build confidence and momentum.

With 17 years of clinical experience, Joshua draws on several evidence-informed approaches. He uses techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy to shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. He also incorporates acceptance and commitment therapy and attachment-based ideas to strengthen values, connection, and emotional flexibility.

People who come for help with anger, addictions, anxiety, grief, or relationship strain can expect direct, goal-focused work. Joshua encourages people to notice what already works and to try new strategies between sessions. He frames progress as steady small gains rather than overnight fixes.

Sessions can include coaching-style guidance, skills practice, and moment-to-moment problem solving. Joshua speaks English and Hebrew and works with people across California and internationally through the methods listed on the site.

Approaches that guide online work and practical benefits

Joshua blends cognitive behavioral therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy in straightforward ways. CBT helps people notice and change unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors that keep stress and anger active. Acceptance and commitment therapy focuses on clarifying values and taking committed action toward what matters, even when feelings are uncomfortable.

Finding the best approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and will adjust methods as work unfolds. Clients are invited to try techniques and give feedback so sessions match what helps most for their daily life.

Confirm current session options before booking so you know which formats are available. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins between appointments when needed. Some people find it simpler to practice skills at home or to schedule sessions around work breaks. Licensed professionals, including therapists trained in these approaches, can adapt exercises and homework to whatever session format is arranged, helping skills transfer into everyday routines.