Therapist profile
Justine Gottlieb, LCSW-R
New York
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Anger and Family
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- CredentialsLCSW-R
- LicenseLCSW-R, New York / 038522
- NPI1225601024
- Experience20 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationNew York
About
- Motivational Interviewing
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Parenting support
About Justine
Justine Gottlieb is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW-R, practicing in New York with 20 years of experience. She works with adults on concerns such as depression, anxiety, family conflict, parenting strain, relationship issues, grief, trauma and anger. She also supports people facing self-esteem struggles and life changes.
Her approach blends practical suggestions with reflective thinking. She listens closely and uses a strengths-oriented outlook to identify what is working. Sessions often include concrete coping ideas alongside conversations that aim to clarify patterns in relationships and behavior.
Justine draws on Motivational Interviewing to help people build motivation for change. That approach focuses on clear goals and small, manageable steps when someone feels stuck. She also uses Psychodynamic Therapy to look at recurring themes from the past that show up in current relationships and feelings.
Clients can expect straightforward feedback and collaborative planning. Conversations cover both immediate strategies for stress and anger and longer-term shifts in how someone understands themselves. Practical tools may include ways to calm down in the moment and to communicate more directly with others.
Her background includes two decades of work with adults, parents, and young people on family and fatherhood concerns as well as aging and geriatric issues. Sessions are conducted in English in New York. Prospective clients should confirm current session options before booking.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Justine uses Motivational Interviewing to help people find and strengthen their reasons for change. That approach focuses on setting clear goals and taking small, doable steps when someone feels stuck or reluctant to change. It can be helpful for habits, anger that recurs, and motivation around parenting or relationship goals. She also draws on Psychodynamic Therapy to examine patterns that repeat across relationships and over time. This work looks at how past experiences shape reactions in the present, which can clarify why anger or avoidance keeps returning. Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what feels useful, then adjust methods as the work proceeds. People often try short-term practical strategies first and move into deeper pattern work later if that feels helpful. Practical benefits of online sessions should be confirmed with the therapist because session formats are not listed here. Ask about which formats are offered before booking. Many people find remote sessions easier to fit into a workday, take shorter check-ins when time is tight, or avoid travel. Online work can let a person try strategies between sessions and bring real-life situations into discussion without promising a specific format.Areas of focus
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20+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger issues does she address
She helps people dealing with snapping at loved ones, workplace frustration, built-up resentment, and reactions to others' anger.
How would she approach anger in sessions
She combines practical coping suggestions with reflective conversations to identify triggers and patterns that sustain anger.
How long has she been practising
She has 20 years of experience working with adults, parents, teenagers, and family concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW-R, practicing in New York.
Can I work with her if English is not my first language
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she offer remote or in-person sessions
Session formats are not specified here, so confirm current session options before booking.
How does cost and billing work
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are required to begin
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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