Profile / United States
Mary Stein, LMFT
California
LMFT - Anxiety and Relationship Support
See online therapy options- Anxiety and depression
- Cognitive behavioral tools
- Relationship concerns
About Mary
Mary Stein is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in California with 27 years of experience. She helps people dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, addictions, parenting stress, sleep and eating concerns, anger, low self-esteem, and major life changes.
Mary uses straightforward talk therapy blended with practical skills. She asks about the specific problems that brought someone in. Then she and the client pick methods and exercises to try in everyday life. Sessions focus on noticing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and testing new ways of responding.
Her background includes private practice work and clinical supervision in adolescent residential programs. She has also worked at a domestic violence agency. That mix of settings informs how she handles crisis moments and ongoing problems alike.
In sessions she draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify thinking patterns and build coping strategies. She also uses client-centered approaches that emphasize collaboration, Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills for emotion regulation, existential ideas about meaning, and mindfulness practices to increase present-moment awareness.
Mary emphasizes small, concrete steps that add up over time. She helps people learn practical tools for managing symptoms, improving communication, and solving problems. To begin, she asks clients to describe current concerns and goals so treatment can focus on what is most useful.
How Mary brings CBT and skills work to online sessions
Mary commonly integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy in remote sessions. CBT involves identifying thought patterns that lead to distress and practicing concrete behavior and problem-solving changes. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on collaboration and clear feedback so the client and therapist can decide what to try next.She also uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills when emotion regulation is a central concern. DBT teaches short, repeatable techniques for managing intense feelings, improving relationships, and reducing impulsive behaviors.
Finding the right approach is collaborative. Mary will talk with clients about their goals and try methods that match those goals. Together they review what helps and adjust the plan over time rather than assuming one single method will work.
Session formats are not listed in the original biography, so confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - it can reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, and make it simpler to practice exercises between sessions. Licensed professionals adapt tools so skills can be learned and used in everyday situations.
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Experience
27+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address most often?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, addictions, parenting concerns, sleep and eating problems, anger, self-esteem, and life transitions.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in sessions?
She helps clients notice unhelpful thoughts and behavior patterns, then practices new responses and coping skills to change how problems affect daily life.
What is her professional background?
Mary holds a master’s degree in counseling from Phillips Graduate Institute and has worked in private practice, adolescent residential programs, and a domestic violence agency over 27 years.
What credential does she hold and where is she located?
She is a California Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and provides services in California.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies by location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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