- Men's wellbeing
- Skills and coping
- Collaborative planning
About Meredith
Dr. Meredith Poster is a New York psychologist who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, parenting challenges, addictions, and relationship and intimacy concerns. She brings 17 years of experience and a practical, down-to-earth style. Her work often appeals to men seeking clearer ways to cope and make changes in daily life.
Dr. Poster blends several therapeutic perspectives to match what each person needs. Sessions focus on learning skills for better coping, improving communication, and tackling specific problems like sleep, eating, or substance use. She emphasizes empathy and validation while also teaching concrete strategies clients can use between sessions.
Her training includes a doctorate in clinical psychology from The Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology at Albert Einstein College of Medicine. She also studied assessment methods and a range of therapeutic techniques, including cognitive behavioral methods and mindfulness practices. These inform how she tailors treatment plans.
Dr. Poster outlines goals with each person and works in a collaborative way. That can mean practicing new communication approaches, building routines for better sleep and eating, or learning skills to manage cravings and strong emotions. The work is practical and focused on small, achievable changes.
Clients who prefer a calm, listening presence alongside problem-solving strategies may find her approach helpful. She has experience working in an online format and aims to make sessions fit day-to-day life while helping clients move toward clearer goals.
How therapeutic approaches guide online work
Dr. Poster often uses client-centered methods that prioritize listening and the person’s own perspective. This approach focuses on understanding where someone is coming from and helping them feel heard, which can make it easier to talk about stress, relationship difficulties, or fatherhood concerns.She also draws on cognitive behavioral therapy or CBT to help people identify unhelpful thinking and test new behaviors. CBT is useful for anxiety, low mood, sleep problems, and managing addictive patterns by teaching practical skills and step-by-step plans.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked before. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust the plan as progress is made.
Confirm current session options before booking, as specific formats are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, shorten travel time, and allow sessions during a lunch break or between obligations. It can also permit shorter check-ins when that is helpful. Licensed professionals including this clinician aim to make sessions practical and relevant to everyday life.
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Experience
17+ years
Credentials
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does this therapist help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting and fatherhood concerns, addictions, trauma and grief, sleep and eating problems, attention concerns, and related areas.
What is the general therapy style like?
The style is warm and listening-based while also being goal-focused. Sessions combine empathy with practical problem-solving and skill teaching.
How many years of experience does the therapist have?
The therapist has 17 years of clinical experience working with individuals on a range of concerns.
What credential and location are listed for the therapist?
She is listed as NY Psychologist 014041 and practices in New York.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with this therapist?
International clients are not accepted at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does cost look like?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.