- Sleep and rest support
- Trauma informed care
- Practical behavior change
About Elizabeth
Elizabeth Kotkin is a licensed marriage and family therapist with 35 years of experience. She works with people facing depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, and sleeping difficulties. Her style is warm and straightforward, aimed at helping people find practical ways to feel better and rest more easily.
She blends client-centered work with cognitive behavioral strategies to help clients notice unhelpful patterns and try small changes. Motivational interviewing helps when making big life changes feels overwhelming. Trauma-focused and solution-focused tools are used when past events or immediate problems need attention.
In sessions she listens for what matters most to each person and then co-creates steps that feel doable. That might mean changing thoughts and routines that interfere with sleep, practicing small behavior shifts, or clarifying goals around relationships and recovery from substance concerns.
Her background includes long-term clinical work in New York and California, bringing broad experience with grief, addiction, codependency, and midlife transitions. Elizabeth draws on decades of practice to tailor help for issues like social anxiety, shame, and caregiving stress.
Sessions are offered in English and are grounded in clear, practical planning. People often leave with a short list of next steps they can try between meetings. To begin, readers should use the Start Therapy button and complete the short matching questionnaire to schedule according to therapist availability.
How these approaches translate to online care
Elizabeth uses client-centered work and cognitive behavioral therapy to help people change habits and thoughts that get in the way of sleep, mood, and relationships. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and reflecting so the person feels heard and understood, which can make it easier to try new steps. Cognitive behavioral therapy looks at how thoughts and routines affect feelings and sleep, and then tests small, practical changes to improve daily rest and coping.She also uses motivational interviewing when clients face big changes like addressing substance use or sticking to new sleep routines. This method helps people clarify their own reasons for change and build motivation at a comfortable pace. Choosing the right mix of these approaches is a collaborative process built around goals and preferences.
If you prefer online sessions, please confirm which formats are available before booking since this profile does not list specific options. Online work can make scheduling easier, allow shorter check-ins when life is busy, and let people participate without travel. The therapist will work with each person to fit sessions into everyday life and test methods that help improve sleep, reduce anxiety, and support recovery.
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Experience
35+ years
Credentials
New York, California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this therapist commonly address?
She helps people with depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, sleep problems, addictions, and relationship and parenting stresses.
What is the therapist's approach and style?
Her work combines client-centered listening with cognitive behavioral techniques and motivational interviewing to set practical, doable goals.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She brings 35 years of clinical experience working with a wide range of concerns, including codependency, midlife transitions, and substance issues.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
Elizabeth Kotkin holds the LMFT credential and practices in New York.
Which languages are supported and can international clients work with her?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm the current session options before booking, as this profile does not specify the exact formats offered by the therapist.
How are fees handled for therapy with this clinician?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to start working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on the therapist's availability.