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Elizabeth Kotkin, LMFT
Addictions
Trauma, Abuse
Grief
Self esteem, Motivation
Depression
Video
Messaging
About me
My name is Beth Kotkin. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family therapist in New York and California with more than 30 years experience. I spent half of my career in the San Francisco Bay area, working with families impacted by alcohol and drug issues, as well as trauma survivors and those with depression and anxiety disorders.
I also specialize in inner child work and those who struggle with codependency and family of origin issues. I trained with John Bradshaw and designed and directed one of his programs in the Bay Area.
I moved back to my home town of NYC in 2009 and have been working with clients in New York since then.
I would describe my approach as warm, empathic and collaborative. I will listen to your needs in a nonjudgemental atmosphere, and tailor my approach to meet what works for you individually. I utilize a motivational approach with an emphasis on finding mutually agreed-upon goals and solutions.
I am focused on providing counseling to individuals and families who are touched by alcohol, drug or other addictive problems. I also specialize in treatment for abuse and trauma survivors. I have experience with adults in a supportive strength-based trauma-informed approach.
My specialties include depression, grief, anxiety, drug and alcohol abuse and recovery, codependency, survivors of abuse and trauma, and healing the inner child.
Professional experience
35yrs in practice
Addictions
Trauma, Abuse
Grief
Self esteem, Motivation
Depression
Additional areas of focus: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Intimacy-related issues, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Aging and Geriatric Issues, Codependency, Divorce and separation, Drug and Alcohol Addiction, Family of Origin Issues, Guilt and shame, Isolation / loneliness, Midlife crisis, Post-traumatic stress, Sexual Assault and Abuse, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
License information
NY LMFT 000974
CA LMFT 19511
Reviews
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She's amazing, and she knows how to challenge me which is exactly what I needed.
Written on Apr 26, 2024 after therapy with Elizabeth for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and trauma and abuse
Elizabeth helped turn my life around over a 2 year period. You’ll be lucky to work with her!
Written on Jan 04, 2023 after therapy with Elizabeth for 1 year and 10 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, parenting issues, anger management, career difficulties, compassion fatigue, and adhd
After one video session, I knew Elizabeth Kotkin was the right therapist for me. I was lucky Kotkin had the expertise to zero in on my particular emotional set backs, allowing me to work through my issues.
Written on Dec 29, 2022 after therapy with Elizabeth for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety
I have only been working with Elizabeth a few weeks, however I am impressed with how she is respectful and also willing to challenge me to look at something from a different perspective, which is very helpful to working through issues. She demonstrates a depth of experience along with compassion.
Written on Mar 09, 2021 after therapy with Elizabeth for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and self esteem