Dr. Meredith Poster, NY Psychologist 014041

Dr. Meredith Poster is a clinical psychologist based in New York and a mother of three children, ages 14 to 20. She brings 17 years of clinical experience to her work with adolescents, adults, and families, combining evidence-informed approaches to support lasting change and practical skills development.

Her training began with an undergraduate degree in psychology from Tufts University in 1990 and continued with a doctorate in Clinical Psychology from the Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Yeshiva University in New York. Her clinical training includes cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), psychodynamic therapy, educational, cognitive and projective testing techniques, and neurobehavioral assessments with infants and children. She is a licensed psychologist in New York - NY Psychologist 014041.

Dr. Poster specializes in work with divorce, remarriage and blended families, parent education and counseling, and issues related to health and chronic illness. She also addresses stress, anxiety, relationships, parenting, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy concerns, eating and sleeping problems, self-esteem, ADHD, and a range of family-of-origin and caregiver issues.

In sessions she emphasizes a warm, nonjudgmental environment and collaborates with clients to create individualized treatment plans. Her style blends empathy and validation with problem-solving and solution-focused strategies so clients learn skills to navigate life transitions and improve overall functioning. She is experienced and comfortable working in a virtual online environment and looks forward to connecting with prospective clients.

Approaches That Translate Well to Online Care

Dr. Meredith Poster draws on several therapeutic approaches that adapt effectively to remote work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and learning practical strategies to change them; it is commonly used for anxiety, depression, stress, and sleep or eating concerns. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes the therapist's empathic listening and unconditional positive regard to help clients explore their goals and self-understanding, making it useful for relationship, self-esteem, and life-transition issues. Attachment-Based Therapy explores patterns of relating and emotional connection formed in close relationships, which can help with intimacy difficulties, family problems, and parenting concerns.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Dr. Poster works with each person to understand their needs, goals, and preferences, then tailors an integrative plan that may combine methods to best address the presenting concerns.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging - making it easier to fit care into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life changes, and reach therapists without geographic constraints. Licensed professionals can deliver many effective interventions remotely, and Dr. Poster is experienced at adapting her techniques for virtual settings.