Josh was referred to us by our friends during a huge marriage crisis. In just a matter of a few months Josh was able to give us the tools to really work through this time both in and out of his office. I really appreciate Josh's style and it worked very well for us. He has a process lined up for each sessions and a structure set up so I felt we accomplished small steps each week that led to our healing. The tools he gave us we will hopefully continue to use even when we are finished seeing Josh. I also liked that he had an end in mind for us in terms of number of sessions and was really able to adjust his style for us individually. I would refer Josh to anyone at anytime.

by Donna xxx.xxx.81.92

June 05, 2014

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I was stunned at how awful our appointment was. My fiance and I were interested in pre-marital counseling, and after speaking to Dr. Nelson on the phone I was confident he would be a good fit for us.
I couldn't have been more wrong. Within minutes I wanted to get up and leave. He is a horrible listener and often interjects while you are speaking. If either of us took some time to answer a question, he would sigh loudly. At first he gave us this attitude of "why are you here." Since we were seeking pre-marital counseling, our relationship is quite good, but the questions he asked were more aimed at couples who are headed for divorce. This was confusing for us, and it made him impatient. He made us feel like we were answering his questions incorrectly. When my fiance suggested that maybe he could listen to me more, he interjected, saying, "no, that's not it."
He would ask questions that made us feel judged, like "why did you wait 6 years to get married?" His tone of voice and body language were condescending and we felt judged. When we finally did something that he deemed "correct," he said "you have finally had an interaction of some substance today."
I can't imagine how I would have felt if my relationship were in real trouble and I sought help from Dr. Nelson. He made both of us feel not only uncomfortable, but berated and belittled.
I should add that at the end of the appointment he told me our copay was $120, and it was actually $30. I'm glad I had looked that up before my visit. We will not be returning.

by Meredith xxx.xxx.184.90

June 04, 2014

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Did this psychologist rush your appointment?

No, I was able to ask as many questions as I wanted

Did this provider thoroughly explain the risks and benefits of your treatment?

Yes

Was the provider's staff helpful and knowledgeable?

Yes

Did the waiting room smell clean?

Yes

Did you feel that your waiting time was acceptable?

Absolutely

by Steven Rubenstein xxx.xxx.47.236

May 01, 2014

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Josh essentially saved my marriage. We are so fortunate to have found him when we were in such a bad place and desperate for guidance. We were struggling with everything from financial problems to infertility issues to a severe lack of connection between us. Josh has an unbelievable ability to see through the malaise of problems and get to the heart of the issue. He never makes you feel like he is taking sides and inspires you to want to keep trying and to get better in your relationship. In just one session I saw an unbelievable change in us as a couple. Certain things I really needed from my husband and kept asking for over many months began to happen after we started seeing Josh. In return, I made big changes as well for my husband. In just six sessions, we were a whole new couple and so much more connected and happy.

I highly recommend you reach out to Josh Nelson if you need someone to talk to about your marriage or any life situation that is making you unhappy. He is an amazing therapist and I promise you that you will not regret it!

by Martha Dickerson xxx.xxx.21.148

April 09, 2014

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I've done my fair share of counseling over the years. All therapists seem to have their own style. What I loved about Josh Nelson is, from the get-go, I felt he understood what was going on and offered us goals to work toward. We received a perceptive, caring and honest response to our situation, even if it stings sometimes, I really appreciate the feedback and down-to-earth approach. Both my husband and I felt like Josh cared about us equally, and was able to approach/communicate with us in a way that made sense. If you want to get a tune-up in your relationship or a deep cleaning, I wouldn't go to anyone else.

by Maya xxx.xxx.211.173

March 24, 2014

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Does this psychologist promptly return your phone calls?

Definitely! They always call me back very quickly!

Did this psychologist have reasonable prices?

Yes

Did this psychologist prominently display their diplomas or business license?

Yes

Was this provider's staff friendly?

Yes

Would you refer this psychologist to a family or friend?

Yes, I'm going tell everyone about them. I absolutely love this place!

by Theo Bradford xxx.xxx.21.149

March 07, 2014

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I don't know what some of these other reviewers are talking about. They miust have seen another therapist than I saw. Josh is an excellent therapist. I feel like he understands my relationship on a deeper level than even my husband and I do. He gave us practical communication tools that really helped us resolve some of our conflict. We have had sessions with Josh at two points in our relationship. He helped us a few years ago and he was so effective that my partner and I have since gotten married and had a beautiful baby together. When we sought Josh's help again, he remembered everything we had worked on in our earlier sessions. He is honest and straightforward and is certainly not the type of therapist that just sits and passively listens. He is so tuned into my husband and I that he is able to provide great advice which we can implement in our relationship on a daily basis. If you are looking to win an argument or get someone to be "on your side" of an argument, Josh is not your man. He is not about picking sides, but rather works to help you understand your partner on a deeper level. Josh is the type of therapist that always lets you leave feeling better and with constructive things you can do to improve your relationship.

I would highly recommend him to any couple! Josh is worth every penny!

by Courtney Whitmore xxx.xxx.45.172

February 28, 2014

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Joshua Nelson, LCSW is not a professional. My wife and I had one brief session with him that concluded at minute 23 with his declaration that he could not help us. The 23 minutes were brutal, comprised of an initial set of abrupt antagonistic questions, our answers to which were continuously incorrect in Mr Nelson's opinion. Next Mr. Nelson expressed some thoughts on my character and asked to speak to my wife alone for 10 minutes. Following that, he spoke to me individually where I was subjected to a routine of Mr. Nelson repeatedly firing off the same set of previously asked antagonistic questions. I, much to his chagrin, continued to answer them incorrectly. There was a slight reprieve when Mr. Nelson had to interrupt the session to attend to his ringing phone. Our 1-on-1 session came to a halt when Mr. Nelson concluded with the fascinating insights -- and these are quotes -- "you can beat the f$&king s$!t out of your wife and you still won't be able to communicate to her" and "you can spill your f$&king guts to her and it will make no difference". Mr. Nelson is not a professional.

He next invited my wife back into the room and launched into yet another set of wildly inaccurate assumptions about our relationship. I interrupted and invited Mr. Nelson to share with my wife some of the wisdoms he parted to me when he and I were alone. He was coy so I shared on his behalf. He initially denied that what I recalled he said was accurate, however on further challenges he acknowledged that he did indeed conduct himself in this manner. He then ended the session and asked for his co-pay - 23 minutes in.

During our session, Mr Nelson felt compelled to share that he has 40 years experience as a professional therapist. His sophomoric methods and his incredibly inaccurate evaluation invites curiosity into whether his current approach is new, experimental and untested or if he is just as burnt out as he sadly appears. A post-session deeper search for client reviews revealed that Mr Nelson's behavior, attitude and general ineptitude is unfortunately familiar to a number of his former clients. In fact it appears that my wife and I were fortunate to be have been dismissed early rather than endure even more egregious mannerisms as others have.

There are many, many great therapists in New York City, Mr. Nelson is not counted among them. Please do yourself -- and perhaps Mr. Nelson too -- a favor and don't stop your search at Joshua Nelson, LCSW. He is not very good at what he professes to do.

by yougottobekiddin xxx.xxx.97.213

February 21, 2014

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Did this psychologist have reasonable prices?

No, it was expensive.

Did this psychologist answer all your questions?

None of my questions were answered

Were the waiting room chairs comfortable at this psychologist's office?

Not really

Does this psychologist remember you and your circumstances at every appointment?

Absolutely not! I constantly have to repeat and re-explain my situation!

Is this provider willing to pursue advice from other providers when necessary?

Probably not

by Anonymous xxx.xxx.7.76

February 20, 2014

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Dr. Nelson has been providing marriage/couples counseling for 30 or maybe even 40 years, I don't recall exactly, but he has the type of longevity that might lead to either wisdom or burnout. Our experience with him would indicate the latter. His basic philosophy can be summed up: you put all your feelings out there and if you can't meet halfway then you get a divorce. This rather underwhelming view of marriage aside, he didn't create a safe, trusting space in his office; rather, he seemed uncaring, programmatic (by which I mean, he doesn't attempt to understand your problems, but takes a cookie cutter approach), condescending, and rude. He didn't guide us in anyway, didn't ask questions that would help get at some of the underlying issues, etc. This would all be rather laughable, were it not about something as important as our marriage and overall happiness. We halfheartedly returned after the first visit. After two identical visits, we said, this is not the guy for us. I understand that a patient and therapist must click and that just because he wasn't a good match for us, wouldn't preclude him from being good for others. But, based on the tone he sets in the office alone and his rather unfortunate attitude about marriage and perhaps life in general, I would not recommend him. In fact, I would advise anyone to steer clear of him, because a lousy therapist can probably do more harm than good, especially if you are feeling vulnerable and helpless over your situation. Also, we were hit with this same $45/person/visit co-pay that others here have mentioned, which seemed to be bogus, adding insult to injury. In retrospect, I should have inquired with my insurance provider about the validity of those charges. Caveat emptor.

by NYC couple xxx.xxx.26.107

January 14, 2014

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