Dr. Kari Schlessinger, NY Psychologist 016617

Dr. Kari Schlessinger is a New York psychologist with 18 years of clinical experience. She centers sessions on practical steps that make daily life easier. She encourages people to notice their strengths and use them to meet current challenges.

She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, low mood, and problems with self-esteem. She also supports those coping with parenting stress, anger, caregiver strain, and feelings of isolation. First responders and people struggling with impulsivity may also find her approach helpful.

Her work emphasizes clear, usable strategies. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, is part of the toolkit she uses to help change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. She also draws on client-centered methods to follow each person’s own pace and Motivational Interviewing to build readiness for change.

Sessions are focused and collaborative. Clients can expect a mix of practical exercises, gentle reflection, and planning for real-world moments. The goal is to build skills that fit into everyday routines.

Dr. Schlessinger holds the credential NY Psychologist 016617 and practices from New York. She communicates in English and offers online formats that can fit into busy schedules.

How these approaches fit into online therapy

CBT, or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them with real-life experiments. It is often used for anxiety, low mood, and stress by breaking problems into small, manageable steps.

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and following the person’s pace. The therapist offers empathy and reflection to help clients make sense of their own goals and values.

Motivational Interviewing helps people resolve mixed feelings about change. It uses targeted questions and reflection to build motivation and plan next steps.

Choosing the right approach is a joint process. The therapist will work with each person to decide which combination of methods matches their needs, goals, and preferences. That plan can change as progress is made.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls allow face-to-face interaction and visual cues. Phone sessions are useful when bandwidth is limited or for shorter check-ins. Live chat and text messaging offer flexibility for brief updates or when writing feels easier. These options make it simpler to fit therapy into a busy life.