Stanley Schleifer, LPC

Stanley Schleifer is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 33 years of experience. He offers direct, down-to-earth care for adults and seniors who are facing difficult life moments. He keeps conversations simple and practical so people can act on what they learn in session.

Stanley has spent most of his career in outpatient behavioral health clinics. He focuses on common concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and self-esteem. He also helps people navigate life changes, relationship and intimacy-related problems, addictions, anger, career decisions, bipolar disorder, and communication problems. Aging and geriatric issues are included among his areas of focus.

His general style blends cognitive-behavioral ideas with a humanistic, client-centered stance. He explains his thoughts and suggestions aloud so clients can consider them and decide what fits. Sessions are collaborative and oriented toward practical steps people can try between visits.

Stanley likes to work with adults through life transitions and losses, offering support during acute stresses such as those caused by the coronavirus pandemic. He tailors the approach to each person’s needs and goals rather than using a one-size-fits-all plan.

People who meet with him can expect straightforward feedback, respectful conversation, and a focus on skills and strategies that help with day-to-day functioning and decision making.

DBT-informed care and online therapy options

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) focuses on building practical skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindfulness. It is often used when strong emotions, relationship conflicts, or impulsive behavior create repeated problems in daily life.

Stanley pairs DBT-informed techniques with cognitive-behavioral ideas and a client-centered attitude, so sessions aim to teach skills and then adapt them to each person’s situation. Deciding which approach to focus on is a joint process between therapist and client, and he works with people to choose methods that match their goals and preferences.

Many people find online therapy helps fit sessions into busy routines, reduces travel time, and makes it easier to keep regular appointments. Since the therapist’s listed session formats are not specified in the biography, please confirm the available session options before booking. Stanley will help determine a format and pace that work with a client’s schedule and needs.