Dr. Kari Schlessinger, NY Psychologist 016617

Dr. Kari Schlessinger is a New York psychologist with 18 years of professional experience. She is listed as NY Psychologist 016617 and focuses on supporting people facing stress, anxiety, parenting challenges, anger, low self-esteem, and depression. She also pays special attention to caregiver stress, communication problems, first responder concerns, impulsivity, loneliness, mood disorders, and self-love.

She believes people know their own stories and brings a respectful, listening-first style to sessions. The work centers on the client’s goals and existing strengths. Conversations are direct and practical, aimed at small steps that make a difference day to day.

Her approach draws on Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Motivational Interviewing. These methods guide how she listens, offers feedback, and helps people try new ways of coping with stress and difficult feelings.

In sessions she helps people identify unhelpful thoughts, test new behaviors, and build motivation for change. She uses straightforward tools to manage anxiety, improve communication, and build confidence. Many meetings focus on what can be done between sessions as well as during them.

People who reach out can expect a calm, respectful professional who values their courage in starting therapy. The first step involves a short matching questionnaire and then scheduling a session that fits the person's needs and timing.

How her approaches fit into online therapy

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening closely and reflecting what the person says so they feel heard and understood; it helps when someone needs space to make sense of stress, parenting worries, or low self-worth. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions and gives simple exercises to test and change unhelpful thinking patterns, which can ease anxiety and mood struggles. Motivational Interviewing is a goal-focused way of talking that helps people find their own reasons to make changes and stay motivated.

Finding the best approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what feels most useful, then adjust methods as progress is made. This is a collaborative process where approaches are combined to fit the person’s needs.

Practical benefits of online therapy include easier scheduling and the ability to fit sessions into a busy day. Online work can make it simpler to check in between appointments and to try brief coaching or skill practice during a lunch break. Confirm the available session formats before booking so the sessions match your routine and technology preferences.