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Dr. Kari Schlessinger, NY Psychologist 016617
New York
New York psychologist - stress and anxiety
See online therapy options- CBT informed work
- Motivational interviewing
- Parenting support
About Kari
Dr. Kari Schlessinger is a New York psychologist with 18 years of experience. She works with people who face stress, anxiety, parenting challenges, anger, low self-esteem, and depression. She also focuses on caregiver stress, communication problems, first responder issues, impulsivity, loneliness, mood concerns, and self-love.
She sees the person as the expert on their own life and looks for practical ways to use strengths already present. Sessions focus on noticing unhelpful thoughts and habits and trying new responses. Conversations are straightforward and goal-oriented, with clear steps to practice between meetings.
Her work draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify thought patterns that keep problems going. She also uses Client-Centered Therapy to listen closely and Motivational Interviewing to help people find their own reasons to change. These approaches are used to support concrete changes rather than abstract theory.
Expect short, focused talks about what is getting in the way now and what might help next. She guides people through small experiments to test different ways of thinking and behaving. Homework is practical and aimed at daily life, not long academic tasks.
Many clients come for help with parenting strain, managing anger, or getting unstuck from low mood. Others want tools to handle stress at work or the extra pressure of caregiving. The emphasis is on clear steps and repeatable skills people can use after therapy ends.
How her approaches fit into online sessions
Dr. Schlessinger draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and test new ways of responding. CBT focuses on concrete links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and is often used for anxiety, low mood, and stress. She also uses Client-Centered Therapy, which emphasizes listening and reflecting so the person can steer the conversation and set priorities. Motivational Interviewing helps when someone is unsure about change by clarifying personal reasons and building confidence for specific steps.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist and client decide together which methods to try based on the client’s goals, needs, and what feels most useful in practice. Sessions are collaborative and adjust over time as progress is made or priorities shift.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a weekday break, reduce travel time, or allow shorter check-ins when a full session isn’t needed. Talk with her about what schedule and format will fit into daily life and responsibilities.
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Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
18+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with most often?
She works with stress, anxiety, parenting challenges, anger, low self-esteem, and depression plus related issues like caregiver stress and communication problems.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses practical, structured conversations that focus on noticing thoughts and habits and then trying different responses in daily life.
How much experience does she have?
She has 18 years of professional experience working with people on mood, stress, and behavior concerns.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a New York psychologist with license number NY Psychologist 016617 and practices from New York.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to start working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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