Dr. Kari Schlessinger, NY Psychologist
Practical support for stressed and overwhelmed parents
Book with Kari- Years in practice
- 18
- Credentials
- NY Psychologist
- Licensed in
- New York
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Parenting issues
- Focus
- Anger management
About Kari
Dr. Kari Schlessinger is a New York psychologist with 18 years of clinical experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, parenting concerns, anger, self-esteem, and depression.
She aims to make the first steps into therapy feel manageable and practical. She starts by listening to each person’s story and spotting strengths they already have. Sessions focus on clear goals and small changes someone can test between meetings.
The tone is straightforward and respectful, with attention to what feels most useful for daily life.
Background and approach
Dr. Schlessinger uses methods that help people shift unhelpful thoughts and habits, boost motivation, and talk through difficult emotions. She supports people working through caregiver strain, communication problems, impulsivity, and feelings of isolation.
She also has experience addressing mood-related concerns and first responder issues. Her work emphasizes collaboration. People set priorities and try practical steps while checking what helps.
Progress is measured by changes that matter to the client rather than labels or tests. Based in New York, Dr. Schlessinger practices as a NY Psychologist, license number 016617.
She offers sessions in English and uses a mix of conversation and skill-building tailored to the person’s daily life.
What Kari works with
Everything Kari lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Kari helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Communication problems
- First responder issues
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Mood disorders
- Self-love
Approaches Kari lists
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How her approaches work online
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on understanding each person without judgment and following the client’s pace. It helps people feel heard and figure out what changes matter most in their life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps identify patterns of thinking and behavior that keep problems going and then tests small, practical changes to break those patterns. Motivational Interviewing is a conversational style that helps people clarify what they want to change and build their own reasons for doing so.Deciding which approach to use is collaborative. The therapist will talk through options, try methods that fit a client’s goals, and adjust based on what’s helping. People often blend elements from more than one approach so the work matches their needs and preferences.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit busy schedules. Video is useful for in-depth conversations and skill practice, phone calls work well when bandwidth or camera use is limited, live chat supports shorter check-ins, and text messaging helps with ongoing reminders and brief coaching. These options make it easier to keep regular contact and try new strategies between meetings.
Questions people ask about Kari
What concerns does she commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, parenting concerns, anger, self-esteem, and depression. Additional focus areas include caregiver stress, communication problems, impulsivity, isolation, mood disorders, and first responder issues.
What is her general therapy style?
Her style is collaborative and practical. Sessions emphasize listening, identifying strengths, setting small goals, and practicing changes between meetings.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 18 years of professional work experience. That background includes helping people manage stress, motivation, and emotional challenges.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a New York psychologist listed as NY Psychologist 016617 and practices from New York.
In which languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be delivered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Different formats can fit different schedules and preferences.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to therapist availability.
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