Justine Gottlieb , LCSW-R

Justine Gottlieb is an LCSW-R, a licensed clinical social worker practicing in New York who brings 20 years of experience to her therapeutic work. She has supported adults, parents, teenagers, and whole families through a wide range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, family conflict, parenting challenges, relationship struggles, trauma and abuse, grief, and issues with self-esteem and intimacy. Her practice also addresses aging and geriatric concerns, communication and family of origin problems, fatherhood and young adult issues, sexual and women's health matters, and coping with life changes.

She works from a wellness-oriented, strengths-based perspective that centers on each person’s existing resources and resilience. Justine emphasizes empathic listening and thoughtful reflection, combining insight with practical strategies to help people manage symptoms, improve relationships, and move forward with clearer purpose. She aims to create a collaborative space where concerns are heard and realistic coping options are explored.

Reaching out for support is often a difficult step, and Justine acknowledges that effort while offering respectful, goal-focused guidance. She looks forward to meeting new clients, hearing their concerns, and working together to identify what will be most helpful at this time.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Justine Gottlieb

Justine uses Motivational Interviewing to help clients explore their readiness for change and strengthen motivation. This collaborative, nonjudgmental method supports people facing lifestyle shifts, goal setting, and ambivalence about change by highlighting personal values and practical next steps.

She also draws on Psychodynamic Therapy to examine patterns that may come from past relationships and early life experiences. This approach helps people understand recurring emotional themes, relational dynamics, and how past influences shape present behavior and feelings.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the work, and Justine approaches that choice collaboratively. She will talk with each person about their needs, goals, and preferences and tailor the approach so it fits the individual and the issues they want to address.

Online therapy with Justine is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access consistent care from home or another convenient location, and they allow sessions to fit into busy lives while maintaining regular therapeutic progress.