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Dr. Meredith Poster

Dr. Meredith Poster

New York

Practical help for stress and sleep

  • 17 years' experience
  • English
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Credentials
NY Psychologist 014041
License
Psychologist, New York ยท 014041
NPI
1831705573
Based in
New York
  • Focus on better sleep
  • Skill-based strategies
  • Warm empathic listening

About Meredith

Dr. Meredith Poster helps people who are feeling overwhelmed, anxious, exhausted, or unsure how to sleep better. She is a clinical psychologist with 17 years of experience and she speaks plainly about stress, parenting strain, relationship struggles, and sleep problems. Meredith writes and talks in a direct way so families and individuals can find steps that fit their daily life.

She draws on several therapy styles to match what a person needs. Sessions mix client-centered listening with cognitive behavioral tools and mindfulness practices. That combination is used to teach practical skills for managing anxiety, improving sleep habits, reducing compulsive behaviors, and handling big life transitions.

Meredith trained in New York and holds the credential NY Psychologist 014041. Her background includes assessment work and work with blended families, divorce and remarriage concerns, and health-related issues. She also has experience with trauma, addiction, grief, and parenting challenges.

In sessions she focuses on clear problem-solving alongside empathic listening. She helps people sort out patterns from the past, try small behavior changes, and build routines that support better rest and daily functioning. The aim is steady progress, not quick fixes.

She offers an approachable, nonjudgmental setting and collaborates with people to set goals and track what works. Prospective clients should use the site controls to start the process and confirm current session options and scheduling details.

How therapeutic styles work in online care

Dr. Poster commonly uses client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy in her work. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening closely and reflecting what matters to the client, which helps people feel heard and understood. Cognitive behavioral therapy teaches specific skills and small behavior changes to reduce anxiety, improve sleep habits, and change unhelpful thinking patterns.

Finding the right mix of approaches is collaborative. The therapist will talk with you about goals, try out techniques, and adjust methods based on what helps. Together you decide whether to emphasize skills practice, mindfulness, or exploring relationship patterns.

The biography notes she is experienced with online work, but it does not list specific session formats here. Please confirm the available formats before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and reduce travel time. They also let people practice sleep and stress-management strategies in their usual routines so techniques translate into everyday life.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsParenting issuesDepression

Also works with

AddictionsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersSelf esteemCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Avoidant personalityBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

17+ years

Credentials

New York

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she address related to sleep and rest?

She works with sleep issues alongside stress, anxiety, depression, and lifestyle disruptions. Sleep is addressed within broader problems like parenting strain, grief, or medical concerns.

What style of therapy can I expect in sessions?

The approach blends client-centered listening with cognitive behavioral techniques and mindfulness. Sessions also draw from attachment and narrative ideas to explore relationships and personal stories.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She brings 17 years of professional experience in clinical psychology. Her background includes assessment work and helping people with blended family and divorce-related issues.

What credential does she hold and where is she based?

She is listed as NY Psychologist 014041 and practises from New York.

Can I see her if I live outside the United States?

Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.

Which session formats does she offer?

The original biography notes experience in virtual online work, but it does not specify exact session formats here. Please confirm current session options before booking.

How are fees handled for sessions?

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?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to therapist availability.

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