Therapist profile
Aileen Stein, LCSW
LCSW - Relationships and family-focused concerns
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- Psychodynamic psychotherapy
- Mindfulness practices
- Motivational interviewing
About Aileen
Aileen Stein is an LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) licensed in California with 30 years of clinical experience. She works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma, depression, relationship concerns, family issues, grief, and other life transitions. Her background includes hospital and counseling center work, as well as intensive outpatient programs treating serious mental health needs.
Aileen emphasizes listening first. She starts where a person is, without judgment, and pays attention to the concerns a client names as well as the unspoken issues that get in the way. Over time she encourages forward steps when someone feels ready to move toward goals they set.
Her primary approach is psychodynamic psychotherapy, which looks at patterns and feelings that repeat over time. She also uses motivational interviewing to help people find motivation for change, and mindfulness practices to build present-moment awareness and stress management skills.
Her work has included adults across the lifespan, and she has experience addressing trauma, domestic violence, PTSD, mood disorders, and end-of-life and hospice-related concerns. She has a history of helping people with communication problems, commitment issues, body image, and career-related stress.
Sessions are collaborative and conversational. Aileen listens closely, helps clarify what matters most to a client, and uses methods when the timing feels right. People who want steady, experience-based support for life changes and relational strain may find this approach practical and straightforward.
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How her approaches translate to online work
Aileen uses psychodynamic psychotherapy to look at recurring patterns and relationships that affect present-day feelings. This approach helps when someone wants to understand how past experiences shape current reactions. She also draws on motivational interviewing to clarify goals and strengthen readiness to change, which can help with behavior shifts and deciding on next steps.Finding the right mix of methods is part of the process. She plans work collaboratively, listening to what a person wants and adjusting methods to fit those goals. Decisions about when to use different techniques are made together based on needs and preferences.
The therapist's biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, shorten travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Many people find virtual sessions helpful for keeping continuity during life transitions and managing ongoing stress without rearranging their schedule.
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Experience
30+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
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What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, relationship and family issues, grief, intimacy-related concerns, career stress, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She begins by listening and building a working relationship, then uses psychodynamic, mindfulness, and motivational approaches as appropriate to the client's goals.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 30 years of experience, including work in hospitals, counseling centers, and intensive outpatient programs.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is an LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) licensed in California.
Can sessions be conducted in other languages or for international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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