Joshua Schwartz, PhD

If you’re looking for a therapist with the expertise of a professional along with the genuine compassion and sense of humor of your best friend, you found him. The work I did with Dr. Josh was life-​changing. I grew more during the time that we worked together than I have over decades!
Two friends of mine who had worked with Dr. Josh and successfully made it through very complicated, difficult times recommended that I see him. Judging by the way they had turned their lives around, I was optimistic about making it through my own extremely challenging experience. Sure enough, I made it through and had Dr. J’s help every step of the way.
I am forever grateful to Dr. Josh, both for being a highly skilled therapist and also for being a delightful, caring human being.

Dr. Schwartz was the first therapist I have gone to on a constant basis. I had gone to him 10 years ago for just under a year and then started up with him again about 6 years later. I like his approach and caters it to your personality and really makes you think about things.
I always leave there with new perspectives on things.
I would highly recommend him to anyone.

Dr. Schwartz was my first long-​term therapist, and as an introduction to therapy, he was perfect. It’s hard to define what was so great about our sessions together. He showed me some very specific tools for which to deal with stress and communication in my life. And they all work, when practiced. After I accomplished my goals, I stopped seeing Dr. Schwartz, though he made it very easy for me to resume if I needed.
I’ve since gone back and was worried that maybe he was simply a good beginner’s therapist, but what I’ve found very quickly is that his skills go beyond that. He’s helping me deal with some more complex issues now that I wouldn’t have had any clue how to approach.
I highly recommend him.

I had never visited a therapist before and really didn’t know what to expect. My friend referred me to Joshua when I was going through a rough time and I’m so happy that I took the leap and called him.
One of the things my friend mentioned is that Joshua is a warm person who genuinely cares about the mental health of his clients, and I felt that immediately when I met him. I also appreciate his professionalism and his methodical approach to problem-​solving, which is extremely helpful for logical peeps such as myself. In a nutshell, he’s the best!

Today was the first time I had ever visited a psychologist for therapy. Dr. Schwartz knew I felt awkward about spilling out personal problems, but he was so friendly, supportive, and understanding that I felt like I was confiding in a friend. The visit was comfortable and I highly recommend him to anybody who has the need.
Also, parking was easy since his office is in Noe Valley and there were plenty spaces on the street (rare for San Francisco).

What can I say, Joshua’s great.
I am a firm believer that nothing has to be wrong in order to see a therapist, however something was wrong when I went to see him. He was referred to me by a good friend. He made room for me the day I called him and I’ve been seeing him ever since. He works very logically and his only concern is your well-​being, not the money. On top of that he called my insurance company so I didn’t have to!
I’ve since referred my closest friend to him, too. We’ve both seen him and its never once been a problem. He’s very very professional.