Joshua Zisholtz, LCSW, BFA

Joshua Zisholtz, LCSW, BFA is a licensed clinical social worker and psychotherapist based in Lafayette, Colorado. He operates his private practice under JZ Psychotherapy, offering primarily virtual sessions with the option for in-person appointments. Joshua specializes in relational and attachment-oriented psychotherapy, providing trauma- and grief-informed care, as well as integrative support for clients pursuing legal psychedelic or ketamine-assisted treatments. He emphasizes the therapeutic relationship as the primary vehicle for growth and healing. Before entering social work, Joshua built a successful career as a professional actor and in hospitality, serving as a sommelier and restaurant service director. These experiences cultivated his interpersonal, relational, and performance skills, which he now applies in a therapeutic setting. His background allows him to connect with clients creatively and empathetically, bringing a unique perspective to psychotherapy that blends art, performance, and clinical expertise. Joshua earned his Master of Social Work (MSW) from New York University, Silver School of Social Work, and a BFA in Theater from Emerson College. He also completed the 2-Year Meisner Professional Actor Training at the William Esper Studio. This combination of rigorous academic and artistic training informs his approach, allowing him to incorporate expressive, creative, and somatic methods alongside evidence-based social work practices. Throughout his career, Joshua has provided psychotherapy in diverse clinical settings, including community mental health agencies, inpatient psychiatric units, and university counseling centers. He has extensive experience working with adolescents and adults, individuals with severe and persistent mental illness, and clients managing co-occurring substance use challenges. He is skilled in individual and group therapy, crisis intervention, treatment planning, and collaborative care. Joshua is an active member of SAG-AFTRA, the American Society of Ketamine Physicians and Psychotherapists (ASKP3), and the Women’s Mental Health Consortium. His practice reflects a commitment to helping clients achieve personal growth, resilience, and healing through a compassionate, integrative, and relational approach to psychotherapy.

• New York University, Silver School of Social Work — Master of Social Work (MSW)
• Emerson College — Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Theater
• William Esper Studio — 2-Year Meisner Professional Actor Training

• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

• Women’s Mental Health Consortium
• American Society of Ketamine Physicians and Psychotherapists (ASKP3)
• SAG-AFTRA,