Dr. Meredith Poster, NY Psychologist 014041
Compassionate clinical psychologist for families
- Family and relationship work
- CBT and mindfulness
- Blended family expertise
About Dr. Meredith Poster
Dr. Meredith Poster is a New York clinical psychologist with 17 years of experience who brings both professional training and real-life perspective to her work as a clinician and as a mother of three children ages 14 to 20. She treats adolescents, adults, and families using an integrative, evidence-informed approach that blends psychodynamic thinking with client-centered, mindfulness, and cognitive behavioral techniques to help people build lasting skills and better manage life challenges.
Dr. Poster earned her undergraduate degree in psychology from Tufts University in 1990 and completed her doctorate in Clinical Psychology at The Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology, part of the Albert Einstein College of Medicine at Yeshiva University in New York. Her training includes cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), psychodynamic therapy, educational and cognitive testing, projective testing techniques, and neurobehavioral assessments with infants and children.
She has developed particular expertise in divorce, remarriage, and blended family issues, along with parent education and counseling, and also works with health and chronic illness related concerns. Dr. Poster emphasizes a warm, nonjudgmental clinical environment and collaborates with clients to create individualized treatment plans that combine empathy and validation with practical, solution-focused strategies.
Known as a careful listener who adapts comfortably to virtual care, Dr. Poster focuses on helping clients feel empowered to address relationship, emotional, and life-transition challenges effectively.
Dr. Poster earned her undergraduate degree in psychology from Tufts University in 1990 and completed her doctorate in Clinical Psychology at The Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology, part of the Albert Einstein College of Medicine at Yeshiva University in New York. Her training includes cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), psychodynamic therapy, educational and cognitive testing, projective testing techniques, and neurobehavioral assessments with infants and children.
She has developed particular expertise in divorce, remarriage, and blended family issues, along with parent education and counseling, and also works with health and chronic illness related concerns. Dr. Poster emphasizes a warm, nonjudgmental clinical environment and collaborates with clients to create individualized treatment plans that combine empathy and validation with practical, solution-focused strategies.
Known as a careful listener who adapts comfortably to virtual care, Dr. Poster focuses on helping clients feel empowered to address relationship, emotional, and life-transition challenges effectively.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
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 Approach
Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Mindfulness Therapy Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Dr. Meredith Poster have?
Dr. Meredith Poster has 17 years of clinical experience.
Is Dr. Meredith Poster a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credential NY Psychologist 014041, which denotes her license as a psychologist in New York state.
In which languages does Dr. Meredith Poster provide therapy?
Dr. Meredith Poster provides therapy in English.
Where is Dr. Meredith Poster located?
Dr. Meredith Poster is located in New York.
How can I work with Dr. Meredith Poster as my therapist?
You can work with Dr. Meredith Poster through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Dr. Meredith Poster work with international clients?
Dr. Meredith Poster does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Dr. Meredith Poster cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Dr. Meredith Poster
Dr. Meredith Poster uses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help clients identify and shift unhelpful thought and behavior patterns; CBT is practical and often helps with anxiety, depression, and coping skills development. She also practices client-centered therapy, offering a supportive, nonjudgmental space where the therapist follows the client’s lead and helps build self-understanding and confidence in decision making. Mindfulness therapy is integrated as well, teaching attention and awareness strategies that can reduce stress and improve emotional regulation.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Dr. Poster works with each person to determine which methods fit their goals, needs, and preferences, and she adapts her work over time as those needs change.
Online therapy with Dr. Poster offers flexible access to care through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, support continuity of care during life transitions, and allow clients to engage in treatment from locations that are convenient for them while working with licensed professionals and therapists focused on practical progress.
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