Joshua Zisholtz, B.F.A., L.C.S.W.

Joshua Zisholtz, B.F.A., L.C.S.W., is a licensed clinical social worker and private practice psychotherapist with extensive experience providing individual and couples therapy. Currently based in Lafayette, Colorado, Joshua operates his private practice, Joshua Zisholtz LCSW, PLLC, serving clients across New York, New Jersey, and Colorado. He specializes in supporting high-functioning adults through psychotherapy, helping them navigate life transitions, relationship challenges, and personal growth with evidence-based therapeutic approaches.

Joshua began his professional career in mental health as a clinical social work intern at Elmhurst Hospital Center and the Pratt Institute Office of Health and Counseling, where he provided supportive therapy and psychoeducation to diverse populations, including students and adults with severe mental illness. These early experiences gave him a strong foundation in both clinical practice and collaborative multidisciplinary care, shaping his approach to client-centered therapy.

He further honed his skills at Services for the Underserved in Brooklyn and the Larchmont-Mamaroneck Community Counseling Center, providing psychotherapy, psychosocial education, and treatment planning to adolescents, adults, and couples. His work emphasized holistic care, integrating mental health support with life skills development and community resources, particularly for underserved populations facing socio-economic challenges.

In addition to his clinical work, Joshua has significant experience in mentoring and supporting emerging therapists. At Resilience Lab Psychotherapy in New York City, he worked under clinical supervision while guiding new clinicians in building private practices, providing individual and couples therapy, and fostering professional growth in a supportive environment. His approach emphasizes resilience, self-awareness, and empowerment, enabling clients and colleagues alike to achieve meaningful outcomes.

Before his career in psychotherapy, Joshua cultivated a unique background in the arts and hospitality. He holds a B.F.A. in Acting from Emerson College and completed professional actor training at The William Esper Studio, with a career spanning television, commercials, and theater. He also managed and directed wine programs for multiple restaurants, combining his passion for service, education, and community engagement. This diverse background informs his creative, empathetic, and adaptable approach to therapy, making him a versatile and insightful practitioner.

• New York University – Silver School of Social Work - M.S.W., 2013
• Emerson College - B.F.A. in Acting, 2000
• The William Esper Studio - Two-Year Intensive Professional Actor Training, 2001–2003

• L.C.S.W. (Licensed Clinical Social Worker)

• National Association of Social Workers (NASW)
• SAG-AFTRA (Screen Actors Guild – American Federation of Television and Radio Artists)