Deborah Shlider, Therapist

Deborah Shlider is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with LifeStance Health, offering compassionate and evidence-based therapy to individuals, couples, and families across New York. She helps adults and seniors navigate life’s challenges, providing a safe and supportive environment for healing and growth. Deborah is dedicated to helping clients manage anxiety, depression, and relationship difficulties through a balanced approach that fosters self-awareness, resilience, and empowerment. Deborah specializes in working with individuals facing complex emotional and situational stressors, including those recently discharged from psychiatric hospitals, involved in parental custody disputes, or managing current legal matters. She is passionate about guiding clients through these high-stakes, high-stress experiences with care and clarity, helping them develop effective coping strategies and restore a sense of control and confidence. Her therapeutic approach integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to support personal insight and behavioral change. Deborah also offers couples and family therapy, drawing on her expertise to strengthen communication, rebuild trust, and promote healthier relationship dynamics. She works extensively with diverse populations, including members of the LGBTQ+ community, military veterans, and individuals from multicultural backgrounds. Fluent in Hebrew, Deborah provides a culturally attuned perspective that enriches her therapeutic work with clients navigating identity, belonging, and cross-cultural transitions. Outside of her professional practice, Deborah enjoys swimming, bicycling, hiking, cooking, traveling, socializing with friends, and relaxing with a good Netflix series. These passions reflect her belief in balance, connection, and self-care, values she encourages in her clients.