Dr. Kari Schlessinger, NY Psychologist
Compassionate psychologist for stress and anger
Book with KariWorks with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Depression
Practical facts
- Credentials
- NY Psychologist
- Licensed in
- New York
- Years in practice
- 18
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Kari
Dr. Kari Schlessinger is a New York psychologist with 18 years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, anger, and low self-esteem. She emphasizes a respectful, collaborative style and treats each person as the expert on their own life.
Her approach is practical and straightforward, aimed at small changes that add up over time. In sessions she listens first, then helps clients set clear, doable goals. She draws on cognitive behavioral ideas to spot unhelpful thinking and on client-centered methods to follow the person's priorities.
Background and approach
Motivational Interviewing supports people who feel stuck or uncertain about change. Dr. Schlessinger often works with caregivers, first responders, and people dealing with isolation or communication problems.
She also supports those coping with mood disorders, impulsivity, and the stress of parenting. Conversations focus on real-life strategies for managing emotions and improving day-to-day functioning. Talks are practical and supportive rather than academic.
She helps people build skills for handling anger, communicating more effectively, and boosting self-worth. The aim is steady progress you can notice between sessions. Schedules include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text messaging to fit different needs.
Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Dr. Schlessinger practices in New York and sees clients in English only.
What Kari works with
Everything Kari lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Kari's practice.
- 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 therapeutic approaches translate to online care
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following the client's priorities. The therapist reflects what is said and helps people find their own solutions, which can be useful when sorting out anger and self-worth issues.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect. It teaches simple tools to change unhelpful thinking and build better coping habits for anxiety, mood swings, and impulse control.
Motivational Interviewing is a brief, goal-focused method that helps people move past ambivalence. It is often used when someone wants change but feels unsure how to start, such as with parenting routines or managing stress.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to try methods that match their goals, needs, and preferences. That may mean combining techniques or adjusting the focus over time.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text messaging. Video is good for in-depth conversation and skill practice. Phone sessions can fit a break at work or require less bandwidth. Live chat and text work well for quick check-ins, brief problem solving, or when written reflection helps. These options offer flexibility and make it easier to maintain continuity of care.
Questions people ask about Kari
What concerns does Dr. Schlessinger address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, anger, parenting strain, low self-esteem, and depression. Additional areas include caregiver stress, communication problems, first responder issues, impulsivity, loneliness, mood disorders, and self-love.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is collaborative and straightforward. She listens first, then helps set practical goals and build skills that can be used between sessions.
What is her professional background?
She has 18 years of professional experience working in psychology. That experience informs a practical approach to common emotional and behavioral concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is listed as NY Psychologist 016617 and practices in New York.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English only. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Sessions may be held via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to match different preferences and schedules.
How does billing 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 Dr. Schlessinger?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. After that you can schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.