What patients are saying
Overall rating
4.85
Average wait time
5.00
Bedside manner
4.96
“Joshua is very kind and genuine, and I’ve been able to work through a lot of my issues with him without feeling judged. He’s accommodating, straightforward, and has a very practical approach, which I appreciate.”
SBLess than 3 months ago
“I've struggled with ineffective talk therapy and specifically sought out a psychologist to help me work through some things. I was so happy with my first session. I felt like he listened to me and understood what I need from these sessions. He's a great listener. ”
Matthew D.February 12, 2026
About Dr. Joshua Pearl
Clientele seen
Young adults (18-24)
Individuals
Adults (25-64)
Seniors (65+)
Treatment approaches
Existential
Psychodynamic
Humanistic
Relational
Interpersonal
Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
Identity
Gender
MaleSexuality
StraightEthnicity
White
Languages spoken
English, Spanish
Getting to know Dr. Joshua Pearl
Hi there! My name is Joshua Pearl, and I'm a licensed clinical psychologist in private practice on Manhattan's Upper West Side. I hold a PhD in Clinical Psychology from Adelphi University and completed my pre-doctoral internship at Columbia University Irving Medical Center. I provide both in-person and virtual appointments and work with men and women of all ages. My research and experience have shown me that effective psychotherapy most often includes the following ingredients:
• A calm and welcoming environment, characterized by the sense of both of us working together as a team.
• A detailed inquiry into the circumstances that you are struggling with and how they have arisen and evolved over time.
• A focus on trying out new ways of thinking and being that have the potential to shift your trajectory.
• A nuanced examination of the problems or blockages that have tended to get in the way of your efforts to change.
I help people experiencing many different kinds of human problems, including those related to relationships, career, self-esteem, and overarching meaning and purpose. In my experience, most people who seek psychotherapy feel that, in some way, they are more than what they have become. Through our work, I aim to help you break free from confusion, discover clarity, and take confident steps toward a fulfilling life. As Nietzsche wisely observed, "He who has a why to live can bear almost any how." Together, we'll work to uncover your "why" and navigate the "how" with intention and purpose.
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Out-of-pocket fees and assistance
Initial session: $175 for 50 minutes
Ongoing session: $175 for 50 minutes
Office location
Dr. Joshua Pearl, PhD also offers online video visits for patients
Education and background
Practice names
Education and training
- Adelphi University, PhD in Clinical Psychology
- Columbia University Irving Medical Center (Pre-Doctoral Internship)
Awards and publications
- Doctoral Dissertation • Breakthrough Sequences in Psychodynamic Therapy: A Qualitative Process Analysis
NPI number
1336701382
Patient reviews
All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
4.85
Wait time
5.00
Bedside manner
4.96
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52 reviews
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Excellent therapist. Appreciated Dr. Pearl’s mix of open listening and providing specific insights / follow up questions.
January 13, 2026Initials hidden
Dr. Pearl is insightful, smart. I very much believe in him and his future as an incredible therapist
More than 1 year agoDB
Joshua is a great listener and easy to talk to / open up with. Highly recommend him!
More than 1 year agoGM
Dr. Pearl listens very well and has helped me work through many issues!
More than 1 year agoWR
Great listener and great energy. Would recommend
March 31, 2026Julio A.Verified patientVideo visit
Joshua is very kind and genuine, and I’ve been able to work through a lot of my issues with him without feeling judged. He’s accommodating, straightforward, and has a very practical approach, which I appreciate.
Less than 3 months agoSB
I've struggled with ineffective talk therapy and specifically sought out a psychologist to help me work through some things. I was so happy with my first session. I felt like he listened to me and understood what I need from these sessions. He's a great listener.
February 12, 2026Matthew D.Verified patient
Working with Dr. Pearl has made a big difference for me. It has seemed like the "right fit" since the first session, but that has only become clearer. He is a good listener and gives you time to think and space to say what you need to say. However, he is also a skilled commentator. Using what often feels like the best words for the job, Dr. Pearl is able to reflect what you say back to you in a productive way, ask thought-provoking questions without making you feel like you're in an interview, and also laugh with you, if the situation calls for it. I encourage you to schedule a session.
Less than 6 months agoInitials hidden
Dr. Pearl is an excellent therapist. His thoughtful approach blends practical problem-solving with a more in-depth exploration of underlying issues, all in a comfortable and welcoming environment. I highly recommend Dr. Pearl.
Less than 1 year agoCH
Seeing Josh over the last year and a half has helped get my life in order and move on from feelings of depression and anxiety. Josh is very accommodating to my schedule and time. He’s always someone that I can count on to be honest with who will always provide me with guidance and perspective that helps me through day to day life. I don’t know where I would be without Josh.
More than 1 year agoTV
I met Josh regularly throughout 2024 during a time of really tough transitions, both at work and at home. Josh makes you feel incredibly comfortable during sessions and has helped me in so many ways. He has guided me to accept myself, be more confident in dealing with life’s challenges, become more resilient, and learn to speak up rather than suppress my thoughts and feelings.
The conversations feel very natural, and over time I realized that instead of strictly following theories or procedures, what matters more is following your heart. Just knowing someone as intelligent and genuinely supportive as Josh is helping you makes all the difference. I believe we each have our own unique paths, and Josh has been accompanying me in discovering mine. He might help you in a completely different way, but that’s the beauty of his approach—he believes in your uniqueness.
I am incredibly, deeply grateful to have found Josh.
More than 1 year agoNX
Open and empathetic approach.
He listens intently and offers genuine, straightforward feedback rather than simply agreeing or evading issues. His approach is both authentic and candid, providing insights that I was able to further build on.
June 1, 2024Maximilian T.Verified patient
Over all Dr. Pearl is very empathetic and understanding. Is a great listener and offers insightful feedback. He is the only therapist that I feel I have truly clicked with. Booking with him was quite easy and he is very punctual. The conversations are very engaging and thought provoking and he is very plesent to talk with. Don't have any doubts or second thoughts about booking a session, you won't regret it. I'm very glad I found him.
May 29, 2024John B.Verified patientVideo visit
Joshua is a great listener and asks questions to help me elaborate further, dipping into many aspects of my life, past, present and future wants. I would definitely recommend.
May 18, 2024Priyanka P.Verified patient
Enjoyed my initial conversation with Dr. Pearl. He's a good listener and has already helped me recognize some patterns I didn't even realize myself. Looking forward to working together more moving forward.
April 10, 2024Michael V.Verified patientVideo visit
Dr. Pearl was a big part of my recovery from dramatic events that greatly affected me. His wise words and feedback helped me on many levels of reducing my stress level. It is a blessing for me to be able to confide in him on a weekly basis.
More than 1 year agoKP
Dr. Pearl has been very helpful at helping me navigate some monumental life changes I have recently experienced. I have been particularly impressed with his ability to recall details from previous sessions, asking constructive follow up questions, and guiding me on specific actions I can incorporate in my everyday life. I would highly recommend him as a therapist.
More than 1 year agoJZ
Joshua is an amazing empathetic person who knows how to communicate with people who need that extra step to move forward.
Therapy is not easy and it isn't about how someone can fix us, but we feel empowered to fix ourselves.
More than 1 year agoAK
Meeting Dr.Pearl first time, after our first session I gain confidence I could get through difficult situation. He helps me always gain mental clarity to help get through challenging situation. Not only he listens he also works you personally actively as his patient to reach full potential to improve mental health and deal with life challenges. We work together as team discuss healthy strategies to get through challenge. He also makes you feel comfortable to open up difficult tramua etc. I highly recommend him good therapist.
More than 1 year agoLT
thoughtful and insightful
More than 1 year agoJM
Dr. Josh is extremely professional, caring, and courteous! After having a number of therapists, I can sincerely say that Dr. Josh is the best because he honestly cares about his patients first! He has been extremely flexible with scheduling and alike, is extremely knowledgeable, and isn't afraid to integrate his own personal life experiences to help you work through situations. Its been amazing working with Dr. Josh and I couldn't recommend him more!
More than 1 year agoSF
I have been working with Josh for over a year and he is excellent! He is always professional, accommodating, and very helpful. I am glad to have found him through ZocDoc!
More than 1 year agoDD
Dr. Pearl has helped me in every which way possible in overcoming certain obstacles in life that I will forever be grateful for. He makes the effort to be there when you are at your weakest point to help you in your time of need. His work ethic and memory is keen when it comes to patient care. Don’t know what I would do if I had to start over but he has made it possible I don’t have too.
More than 1 year agoJR
Joshua was everything one wants in a therapist. Very kind, welcoming, and professional. It is very clear that he has incredible training and that combined with his compassion really makes one feel seen and heard. Highly recommend!
More than 1 year agoAS
Wonderful therapist. Could not recommend more.
More than 1 year agoJI
Amazing therapist that is an amazing listener and a great person to give advice. He is always open to reach back out upon text or email or by call and is very open to understanding the patients life. He shows effort in listening and seems to enjoy it more than I personally expected it. Overall Joshua is an amazing therapist. 5 out of 5 rating!
More than 1 year agoGC
I enjoy working with him. Has been the best therapist I have had. Felt very comfortable speaking and addressing my problems during our sessions always.
Greatly appreciate his help.
More than 1 year agoML
Dr. Pearl provided support and structure to me as I was facing one of the toughest and most consequential decisions of my adult life: whether or not to seek a divorce after 10 years of marriage and 3 kids. I was feeling stuck in cycle of pain with my wife and as a result stuck in my life. I was spending all of my waking time turning over every aspect of my marriage and the potential futures I would be facing with or without my wife.
Having weekly sessions with Dr. Pearl gave me the space to organize my thoughts into coherent presentations to both him and myself. His steadfast support, care, and thoughtful questions allowed me the opportunity I needed to step out of my day to day life and gain the clarity and conviction to move forward.
I'm keenly grateful that he was there when I was facing a decision that one shouldn't have to face without the support that a great therapist can provide. Having now made a decision, I feel more hope for my future than I have in years.
More than 1 year agoRC
I found Dr Pearl as I was reading through profiles of the therapists in my network. His sentence about being interested in working with people who felt they were more than what they had become resonated with me deeply and I made my first appointment over a year ago. Eversince, he has cared about my well-being and has continued to be there for me to guide me, help me dare to change my situation, get out of my comfort zone. He has been asking crucial questions that would give me courage I forgot I had in me. He would suggest options I didn't think of at all, or I was opinionated about. However, he would offer his view in a very gentle manner that would just strike me later on as an excellent idea that I'd use to move from a deadend street. I have had a rollercoaster of a year, but I feel that with his guidance I have been able to get to this point where I am getting off a sickening train ride and I am about to watch a sunrise.
More than 1 year agoIS
I work in the mental health field and have been in therapy on and off for eleven years. The progress I have been able to make with Josh in just two years time is a massive accomplishment. His patience and perspective have afforded me a renewed sense of self and the ability to approach difficulty with grace. I cannot recommend his practice enough!
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What practice does Dr. Joshua Pearl work with?
Dr. Joshua Pearl works with Joshua Pearl, PhD.
Where is Dr. Joshua Pearl's office located?
Dr. Joshua Pearl has 2 office locations, including in Smyrna and New York, view full addresses on Dr. Pearl's profile.
What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Joshua Pearl?
Dr. Joshua Pearl frequently sees patients for Depression, New Patient Visit, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Joshua Pearl on their profile.
What languages does Dr. Joshua Pearl speak?
Dr. Joshua Pearl speaks English and Spanish.
How do patients rate Dr. Joshua Pearl in reviews?
52 patients have reviewed Dr. Joshua Pearl. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.85/5. They have a 4.96/5 rating for bedside manner and a 5/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.