- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
About Mary
Mary Stein is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) licensed in California with 27 years of experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship struggles, addictions, parenting challenges, and family of origin issues. Her practice also addresses eating and sleeping problems, anger, self-esteem, career changes, bipolar concerns, and caregiver strain.
Mary keeps sessions straightforward and practical. She listens to what brought a person in and then talks through clear steps to address it. Sessions focus on improving day-to-day functioning rather than labels. Treatment can include learning new ways of thinking, practicing emotion regulation skills, and finding clearer personal choices.
Her background includes private practice work and clinical supervision in adolescent residential settings, plus time at a domestic violence agency. That mix has shaped a focus on communication, safety in relationships, and managing strong emotions. She uses a range of methods to match each person’s needs rather than a single fixed approach.
In session Mary often blends client-centered conversation with cognitive-behavioral tools and mindfulness practices. She also draws on dialectical behavior therapy strategies and existential ideas about values and meaning when helpful. The goal is practical change - better coping, clearer boundaries, and improved relationships.
People who come for help can expect plain language, concrete skills, and an emphasis on small steps that add up. To begin, she asks about current struggles and what a better day would look like, then works with each person to choose suitable methods and next steps.
Approaches used in remote sessions
Mary often uses client-centered therapy to keep the conversation focused on the person’s experience. That approach means listening closely, reflecting what matters, and building a working relationship that helps someone sort out values and choices. It fits concerns about relationships, family patterns, and finding purpose.She also uses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to identify unhelpful thinking and try new behaviors. CBT brings clear steps such as tracking thoughts, testing assumptions, and practicing alternative responses, which can help with anxiety, depression, and coping skills. Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) skills are used when emotion regulation or intense reactions are an issue; these teach concrete strategies for managing distress and improving communication.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss options and experiments, and collaborate on which methods match the client’s goals and daily life. That lets the plan change if something is not working.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current session options before booking. Many people find online sessions help fit therapy into work, caregiving, or travel schedules. Remote work can make shorter check-ins easier, reduce time spent commuting, and allow sessions during a lunch break or between other commitments. Licensed professionals adapt these approaches to the online setting to keep sessions practical and focused on what the person wants to change.
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Experience
27+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship issues, addictions, parenting worries, and family of origin issues among other concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is conversational and practical. She listens, asks about goals, and uses concrete steps to address everyday problems.
How much experience does she have?
She has 27 years of clinical experience, including private practice, clinical supervision in adolescent residential programs, and work in a domestic violence agency.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LMFT licensed in California.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with scheduling a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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