Joseph Akronowitz, LCSW, CA | Psychotherapist

About Joseph Akronowitz

Focus areas

Addiction / Substance Abuse

Anxiety

Codependency

Alcoholism

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Life Transition

Anger Management

Bipolar Disorder

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Adults (25-64)

Couples

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Cognitive Processing (CPT)

Emotionally Focused

Motivational Interviewing

Identity

Gender

Male

Ethnicity

White

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Joseph Akronowitz

I’m Joe! I have helped clients work towards developing self-assurance and solution-oriented approach in a nonjudgmental atmosphere promoting dignity and respect. My early experiences included learning to repair cars and do construction, which gave me a very practical approach to problem solving and diagnosing problems. My focus What we deal with is up to the client. How we deal with it is up to me to help. Over the years, I have done a great deal of couple counseling and have help couple work through the difficulties of infidelity. I like to focus on developing skill for better communication that can see result in short period of time. My approach I am practical, patient and a results-oriented therapist that encourages my clients to overcome their challenges to succeed using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) as well as other techniques such as Thought Field Therapy (TFT) which can bring results in as little as one session. I also use mindfulness technique which can help reach acceptance My communication style I like the clients to know the diagnosis of what we are dealing with and how we plan to make improvements. My journey to mental healthcare Joseph Akronowitz LCSW is a licensed clinical social worker in the state of California. I received his bachelor’s degree in psychology at Fairleigh Dickinson University in Madison New Jersey. His MSW is from San Diego State University in 1992. I have been licensed since 1997, but did my first internship in the 70s. My goals for you I like to find what you want to work on not what me or anyone else thinks that should be. I find a person’s own wisdom will take us in the best direction that works. Our first session The assessment session is important because its time when the connection is made with the client and why I prefer to do this in person. The research backs up my experience. I identify as... Male Caucasian or White

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Popular visit reasons

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Internet Addiction

Mood Swings

Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Therapy

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Internet Addiction

Mood Swings

Education and background

Practice names

Rula Health - Central CA

Education and training

San Diego State University, Master's in Social Work

NPI number

1225195035

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What practice does Joseph Akronowitz work with?

Joseph Akronowitz works with Rula Health - Central CA.

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