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Elizabeth Kotkin

Elizabeth Kotkin, LMFT

Therapist in New York

Thoughtful, experienced care for common struggles

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  • Person-centered approach
  • CBT informed tools
  • 35 years experience

About Elizabeth

Elizabeth Kotkin is a licensed marriage and family therapist with 35 years of clinical experience. She works in New York and helps people facing depression, trauma, grief, and major life changes. Her style is warm and practical, aimed at helping people make steady progress one step at a time.

She uses approaches that focus on the person in front of her. Sessions often center on identifying what is most urgent for a client and building clearer thinking and coping skills. Elizabeth draws on tools from cognitive behavioral work and client-centered listening to help people reduce symptoms and restore daily routines.

Elizabeth has a long history supporting people through relationship strain, isolation, and shame. She also helps with addiction recovery, codependency, and the fallout from past abuse. Parents and adults facing midlife shifts often come to her for help sorting roles and expectations.

Her work combines practical strategies with steady emotional support. That can mean setting small goals, practicing new ways of thinking, or working through painful memories at a manageable pace. She aims to help people regain a sense of control and clearer direction.

Elizabeth encourages straightforward conversation about goals and progress. She listens for each person’s priorities and adjusts the pace to match what they need. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule with her according to availability.

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Approaches used and online therapy options

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening without judgment and following what matters most to the person. It helps people feel heard and clarifies what they want from therapy. Cognitive behavioral therapy helps people notice unhelpful thinking patterns and try different behaviors to reduce symptoms like low mood or anxiety.

Finding the right mix of approaches is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and together decide which methods to try. Sessions can shift as needs change, with attention to pacing and what feels manageable.

Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, for example by reducing travel time or allowing shorter check-ins on a workday. It also lets people continue consistent care while managing life changes. Licensed professionals tailor sessions to balance skill practice, problem solving, and emotional processing so therapy fits daily routines.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?

She works with depression, anxiety, trauma and grief, as well as relationship and intimacy-related issues. Additional focuses include addiction recovery, codependency, shame, and midlife concerns.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is compassionate and practical, combining listening with tools that change thinking and behavior. She aims to set small, achievable goals and track steady progress.

What is her background and experience?

She has 35 years of clinical experience working in both New York and California, supporting adults through complex emotional challenges and life transitions.

What are her credentials and where is she located?

She is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) with licenses in California and New York. Her practice is based in New York.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Does she work with clients outside the United States?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How much do sessions cost?

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

How do I begin working with this therapist?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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