Elizabeth Kotkin , LMFT

Elizabeth Kotkin is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) who brings 35 years of clinical experience to her work with adults navigating significant emotional challenges. She has practiced in both New York and California and focuses on issues such as depression, trauma, grief, social anxiety, isolation, shame, and relationship difficulties. Her reputation is built on a compassionate, individualized style that helps clients explore their histories and practical patterns while discovering new ways forward.

She is especially experienced supporting women through midlife transitions and guiding people in recovery from codependency and addiction. Her sessions emphasize building resilience and developing concrete strategies for coping with life changes, improving relationships, and addressing the emotional aftermath of past harm. Elizabeth blends empathy with clear, goal-oriented work to help clients clarify priorities and regain a sense of agency.

Throughout her decades-long career she aims to create a steady, respectful space where people can reflect, learn, and practice new skills. As an LMFT, she draws on training in family systems and relational approaches while tailoring interventions to each person's unique situation and goals.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Elizabeth Kotkin draws on client-centered therapy to create a respectful, nonjudgmental space where people can explore their feelings and values; this approach helps individuals build self-awareness and strengthen their capacity for change. She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and to teach practical skills for managing depression, anxiety, and stress. In addition, Trauma-Focused Therapy is part of her practice for addressing the effects of past harm, helping people process traumatic memories and reduce their impact on daily functioning.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey, and Elizabeth works collaboratively with clients and licensed professionals to determine which methods best match each person’s needs, goals, and preferences. Together they evaluate progress and adjust the plan to ensure the work feels relevant and achievable.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, continue care through life transitions, and access consistent support without travel, while preserving the same therapeutic focus Elizabeth uses in her in-person work.