From Our President and Clinical Director
For over 30 years I have dedicated myself to working with the complexity of individuals, groups, families and organizations. Throughout all of my work I have seen time and again how critical it is for all of us to gain self-awareness that supports us to build bridges to others. Our world has become isolative, not just through technology but by our disengagement in the lives of those around us. This is true for individuals, groups, families and organizations. In order to find and feel the success we crave in life, relationships, work and our families we must invest in the internal work of self-study. PsychAssets creates the entry point to begin to engage you wherever you are in your life. We see the uniqueness of each person, family, group and organization. Psych Assets is there to support that journey.
From Our President and Clinical Director
For over 30 years I have dedicated myself to working with the complexity of individuals, groups, families and organizations. Throughout all of my work I have seen time and again how critical it is for all of us to gain self-awareness that supports us to build bridges to others. Our world has become isolative, not just through technology but by our disengagement in the lives of those around us. This is true for individuals, groups, families and organizations. In order to find and feel the success we crave in life, relationships, work and our families we must invest in the internal work of self-study. PsychAssets creates the entry point to begin to engage you wherever you are in your life. We see the uniqueness of each person, family, group and organization. Psych Assets is there to support that journey.
Paula Christian Kliger
PhD, ABPP, President
Dr. Paula Christian Kliger is a clinical psychologist, psychoanalyst, and a business and organizational consultant. In her clinical and consultation practice, her teaching and writing, she specializes in “powering the mind” through a dynamic and humanistic model of self-study and transformational growth and change. She creates unique, compassionate, and in-depth approaches to her work with individuals and families, organizations and their leaders, and the communities she serves.
Paula Christian Kliger
PhD, ABPP, President
Dr. Paula Christian Kliger is a clinical psychologist, psychoanalyst, and a business and organizational consultant. In her clinical and consultation practice, her teaching and writing, she specializes in “powering the mind” through a dynamic and humanistic model of self-study and transformational growth and change. She creates unique, compassionate, and in-depth approaches to her work with individuals and families, organizations and their leaders, and the communities she serves.
Lori Blumenstein-Bott
LMSW, Vice President
Lori is Psych Assets' Vice President. She brings a diverse knowledge base that reflects a strong clinical background along with over 30 years experience in the areas of executive leadership, organizational growth and business development. These very different skill sets have helped her to craft solutions for complex issues presented by individuals, families and organizations. She has specific expertise in cognitive disabilities, including treating those with multiple diagnoses. For the past 20 years Lori experienced her own journey of development that has enriched her personal and professional life. A key to her growth was opening up to hidden pain and welcoming a new level of consciousness to life. Lori has the ability to fully engage issues on multi-layered levels each and every day. She has an open and connected soul that makes her a vital part of Psych Assets.
Lori Blumenstein-Bott
LMSW, Vice President
Lori is Psych Assets' Vice President. She brings a diverse knowledge base that reflects a strong clinical background along with over 30 years experience in the areas of executive leadership, organizational growth and business development. These very different skill sets have helped her to craft solutions for complex issues presented by individuals, families and organizations. She has specific expertise in cognitive disabilities, including treating those with multiple diagnoses. For the past 20 years Lori experienced her own journey of development that has enriched her personal and professional life. A key to her growth was opening up to hidden pain and welcoming a new level of consciousness to life. Lori has the ability to fully engage issues on multi-layered levels each and every day. She has an open and connected soul that makes her a vital part of Psych Assets.
Paul M. Kliger
MA, JD, Chief Financial Officer and Director of Life Mentoring
Paul is our CFO and Director of Life Mentoring. He has had a distinguished career as both an attorney and an educator, and brings an unbridled passion for children and their education to our team. Paul earned a BA in Philosophy from the University of Rochester, an MA in Curriculum and Teaching from the prestigious Columbia University Teachers College, and a JD cum laude from Wayne State University Law School where he served as an Editor for the Wayne Law Review. Paul has also trained with the North American Montessori Center and is certified by NAMC as a Montessori teacher. He has held leadership and teaching positions in both public and private schools in New York and Michigan, and has worked in traditional, progressive, and Montessori environments with all grade levels. Paul holds a Professional Teaching Certificate issued by the Michigan Department of Education.
Paul firmly believes in supporting an educational/life journey by assuring that attention is provided to every facet of the experience.
Paul M. Kliger
MA, JD, Chief Financial Officer and Director of Life Mentoring
Paul is our CFO and Director of Life Mentoring. He has had a distinguished career as both an attorney and an educator, and brings an unbridled passion for children and their education to our team. Paul earned a BA in Philosophy from the University of Rochester, an MA in Curriculum and Teaching from the prestigious Columbia University Teachers College, and a JD cum laude from Wayne State University Law School where he served as an Editor for the Wayne Law Review. Paul has also trained with the North American Montessori Center and is certified by NAMC as a Montessori teacher. He has held leadership and teaching positions in both public and private schools in New York and Michigan, and has worked in traditional, progressive, and Montessori environments with all grade levels. Paul holds a Professional Teaching Certificate issued by the Michigan Department of Education.
Paul firmly believes in supporting an educational/life journey by assuring that attention is provided to every facet of the experience.
Sara Kliger
MA, RDT, LCAT, Director of Experiential Services and Psychological Consultant
Sara holds a long-lived passion for the arts and she has earned a Master's degree in Counseling Psychology with a concentration in Drama Therapy and Marriage and Family Therapy from the California Institute of Integral Studies in San Francisco. Graduating with honors, she received her Bachelor's degree in Theatre from Skidmore College and has performed in New York City as well as around Europe as a singer and an actor. She enjoys working with adolescents and their families as well as facilitating executive coaching and professional development workshops. She has a keen interest in exploring individuals' cultural backgrounds, diverse experiences, and assessing their strengths and needs. In addition, she is committed to employing a humanistic and strengths-based approach with all clients. Sara currently works with the New York City schools as a drama therapist for middle school students, on an individual and group basis.
Click here to learn more about Drama therapy.
Sara Kliger
MA, RDT, LCAT, Director of Experiential Services and Psychological Consultant
Sara holds a long-lived passion for the arts and she has earned a Master's degree in Counseling Psychology with a concentration in Drama Therapy and Marriage and Family Therapy from the California Institute of Integral Studies in San Francisco. Graduating with honors, she received her Bachelor's degree in Theatre from Skidmore College and has performed in New York City as well as around Europe as a singer and an actor. She enjoys working with adolescents and their families as well as facilitating executive coaching and professional development workshops. She has a keen interest in exploring individuals' cultural backgrounds, diverse experiences, and assessing their strengths and needs. In addition, she is committed to employing a humanistic and strengths-based approach with all clients. Sara currently works with the New York City schools as a drama therapist for middle school students, on an individual and group basis.
Click here to learn more about Drama therapy.
