- CBT based
- Client-centered work
- Mindfulness and hypnotherapy
About Maryann
Maryann Steiner is a Licensed Certified Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in New York with 35 years of experience. She works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, grief, addiction, sleep problems, parenting strain, anger, low self-esteem, and coping with life changes. She also addresses family of origin issues and related patterns that show up in adult relationships.
Maryann draws on client-centered work to focus on what each person brings to a session. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help people notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Mindfulness techniques and hypnotherapy are included when they suit a person's goals.
She has spent decades in medical settings offering psychotherapy and life coaching to people managing chronic illness, acute diagnoses, accidents, and substance use concerns. That background informs how she thinks about stress, pain, caregiving burdens, and co-occurring problems. She also has experience with adoption and foster care situations and was a foster parent for ten years working primarily with teens.
In sessions she listens and helps people outline practical steps they can try between meetings. Conversations cover concrete skills for communication, coping, self-regulation, and problem solving. The work can include thinking about how family roles and early patterns still affect current choices.
Maryann asks clients to identify goals and then checks in on progress. She combines talking, behavioral exercises, and brief mindfulness or hypnotherapy techniques when helpful. Prospective clients in New York can follow the booking flow to complete a short questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How Maryann Uses Practical Approaches Online
Maryann works from client-centered principles that keep the conversation focused on each person's priorities and experiences. That approach means sessions start with the client's immediate concerns and goals and build a clear plan together.She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), which helps people notice patterns of thinking and behavior and try out different actions. CBT is often helpful for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and relationship patterns rooted in family of origin issues. Mindfulness therapy adds simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and improve focus during stressful moments.
Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. Maryann will collaborate with each person to decide whether CBT exercises, mindfulness practice, or brief hypnotherapy techniques fit their needs and preferences. She checks progress and adjusts the approach as goals evolve.
Session format options are not specified in the biography, so confirm current session choices before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a workday, reduce travel time, or opt for a shorter check-in when needed. Licensed professionals can use these formats to keep regular momentum while addressing family patterns, coping skills, and behavior changes over time.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
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Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
35+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, grief, addiction, sleep issues, parenting strain, anger, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Family of origin issues are also a stated focus.
What is her therapy style?
Her style is client-centered and practical. She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness, and hypnotherapy as appropriate.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 35 years of experience, including long-term work in medical settings providing psychotherapy and life coaching.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Licensed Certified Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in New York and practices in New York.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions scheduled and what about cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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