- Motivational Interviewing
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Parenting support
About Justine
Justine Gottlieb is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Registered (LCSW-R) practicing in New York with 20 years of experience. She works with adults on issues such as anxiety, depression, grief, and anger. She also helps people dealing with relationship strain, parenting challenges, and life transitions.
She uses a strengths-oriented, wellness approach that focuses on what is already working in a person's life. Sessions mix listening and reflection with concrete suggestions for coping. She aims to help people notice patterns that get in the way and try different behaviors in day-to-day life.
Her work includes addressing family of origin issues, communication problems, and feelings of emptiness that can underlie anger or low self-esteem. She also supports people through intimacy-related concerns and sexuality questions. Fatherhood issues, women's issues, and challenges of young adulthood are part of her experience as well.
Justine draws on Motivational Interviewing to help people find their own reasons for change, and on psychodynamic ideas to look at long-term patterns and how past experiences shape present reactions. These approaches are used to untangle stuck patterns rather than to label someone.
She frames therapy as a practical collaboration. New clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session. Costs vary with location, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
Therapeutic approaches and how they work in online sessions
Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative method that helps people find their own reasons to change. It focuses on practical steps and exploring ambivalence, which can help when anger is linked to frustration or stuck patterns. Psychodynamic Therapy looks at recurring patterns and how past relationships shape current reactions. It can help make sense of persistent anger, intimacy issues, and family of origin concerns.Choosing the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about goals and preferences, and together they will decide which methods to try. This is a collaborative process that can shift as needs change.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by reducing travel time and allowing sessions during workday breaks or evenings. They also let people choose setups that suit them better - for example shorter check-ins by phone when bandwidth is limited, or video sessions when seeing facial cues matters. Many licensed professionals find these practical benefits help sustain regular work on anger and related issues.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address related to anger?
She works with anger alongside stress, anxiety, relationship strain, parenting challenges, grief, and coping with life changes.
How would she approach my anger in sessions?
She uses a strengths-oriented approach that combines Motivational Interviewing and psychodynamic ideas to identify patterns and try practical coping strategies.
How much experience does she bring?
She has 20 years of clinical experience working with adults on issues such as depression, anxiety, family conflict, and parenting problems.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Registered (LCSW-R) practicing in New York.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model 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 a first session.