Dr. Kari Schlessinger , NY Psychologist 016617

Dr. Kari Schlessinger is a New York state licensed and board certified psychologist (NY Psychologist 016617) who brings 18 years of professional experience to her clinical work. She focuses on helping people manage stress and anxiety, navigate parenting challenges, address anger and motivation concerns, and build self-esteem and confidence. Her practice also attends to caregiver stress, communication difficulties, issues faced by first responders, impulsivity, isolation and loneliness, mood disorders, and the development of self-love.

Dr. Schlessinger approaches each person with the assumption that they are the expert in their own story and that they already possess strengths that can be mobilized to address life’s difficulties. She combines evidence-based strategies with an empathic, client-centered stance to support practical change while honoring each individual’s values and goals. Clients can expect collaborative work that integrates cognitive tools, motivational techniques, and a focus on personal resilience.

Beginning therapy often requires courage, and Dr. Schlessinger acknowledges that step as significant. She aims to create a respectful, encouraging space where people can explore challenges, develop new skills, and move toward greater well-being.

Therapeutic approaches and online care options

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental stance in which the therapist listens closely and follows the individual’s lead. This approach helps people feel understood and supports growth by building on existing strengths and personal values.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and testing them through practical experiments and skill building. CBT is often used for anxiety, mood concerns, and challenges that benefit from structured strategies and measurable goals.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Dr. Schlessinger works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. That means adjusting techniques over time and combining approaches when helpful.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to fit care into busy schedules or to access support from different locations. These formats allow licensed professionals and therapists to provide consistent, accessible care while tailoring the mode of connection to what works best for each person.