Dr. Kari Schlessinger, NY Psychologist 016617

Dr. Kari Schlessinger is a New York licensed and board certified psychologist with 18 years of professional experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, parenting challenges, anger, motivation, low self-esteem, and depression. She approaches each person with the belief that they are the expert in their own life and that existing strengths can be a foundation for change. Dr. Schlessinger has worked with concerns including caregiver stress, communication problems, first responder issues, impulsivity, isolation and loneliness, mood disorders, and cultivating self-love, helping clients build practical tools and clearer perspective.

Known for a respectful and empowering style, she encourages clients who take the courageous step to begin therapy and partners with them to set realistic goals. Her credential, NY Psychologist 016617, indicates she holds a New York state psychologist license with the license number 016617. Prospective clients in New York can expect a collaborative, strengths-focused approach that blends evidence-informed methods like client-centered work, cognitive behavioral strategies, and motivational interviewing to address emotional and behavioral concerns over time.

Therapeutic Approaches Adapted for Online Care

Dr. Kari Schlessinger uses client-centered therapy to create a respectful and accepting environment where the client’s perspective guides the work; this approach helps people feel heard and supports exploration of values and personal goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, offers practical tools to identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and is often used for stress, anxiety, mood concerns, and anger. Motivational Interviewing focuses on strengthening personal motivation and commitment to change and can be helpful for increasing readiness when motivation feels low or inconsistent.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Dr. Schlessinger works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She adjusts techniques over time based on progress and client feedback to keep therapy focused and relevant.

Online therapy with Dr. Schlessinger is available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for busy schedules and varied comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, fit sessions into daily life, and access licensed professionals from different locations within the therapist’s service area.