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- Stress and anxiety
- Parenting challenges
- CBT and client-centered
About Kari
NY Psychologist Dr. Kari Schlessinger has 18 years of professional experience supporting people with stress, anxiety, parenting concerns, anger, self-esteem, and depression. She works from New York and brings focus to caregiver stress, communication problems, first responder issues, impulsivity, isolation, mood concerns, and self-love. Dr. Schlessinger uses Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing in her work.
Dr. Schlessinger sees therapy as a collaborative process. She treats each person as the expert on their own story and looks for strengths to build on. Sessions center on practical problem solving and clearer ways to respond to stress and anger. She helps clients notice patterns that get in the way and try small, doable changes between meetings.
Her use of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy means she helps people connect thoughts, feelings, and actions, then test new ways of thinking that reduce anxiety or low mood. Client-Centered Therapy shapes sessions around the person’s pace and priorities. Motivational Interviewing is used when someone needs a boost to find personal reasons to change.
People who value direct feedback with respect for their own goals often do well with this approach. Dr. Schlessinger can help with parenting challenges by focusing on clear communication and realistic steps. She also assists those coping with caregiver strain and the specific stresses first responders face.
To begin, she asks people to describe their immediate concerns and goals so sessions stay practical. The first meetings usually clarify priorities and set short-term targets that can be reviewed and adjusted over time.
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How these approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person's priorities and pacing. In practice this means the therapist listens for what matters most and adjusts session topics to the client's concerns. This approach helps when someone needs steady, person-led support rather than a preset agenda.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) connects thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Online sessions using CBT will typically identify specific unhelpful thoughts, try brief experiments to test new ideas, and set small between-session tasks. This method suits anxiety, low mood, and patterns like impulsivity or avoidance.
Motivational Interviewing helps people clarify why they might want to change and build their own reasons for taking steps. Online conversations using this method focus on strengthening motivation and planning achievable next moves.
Choosing an approach is collaborative. The therapist will work with each person to match methods to their goals and preferences. Early sessions are used to try approaches and adjust plans based on what feels useful.
The profile does not specify which session formats are offered. Confirm current session options before booking so you know how meetings are scheduled. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and avoid travel time while keeping regular appointments.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
18+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, parenting issues, anger, self-esteem, and depression. Additional focuses include caregiver stress, communication problems, first responder issues, impulsivity, isolation, mood disorders, and self-love.
What therapeutic approaches does she use?
She uses Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Motivational Interviewing. These approaches guide how she structures sessions and plans small changes between meetings.
How much experience does she have?
She has 18 years of professional experience. That background informs her practical, goal-focused approach.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a New York Psychologist, NY Psychologist 016617, based in New York. The profile lists this credential exactly as provided.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not accepted at this time.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified in the biography. Confirm current session options before booking to know which formats are offered.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Specific rates depend on the chosen subscription and location.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. The questionnaire helps match needs and goals before the initial meeting.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.