- Men's wellbeing focus
- Client-centered care
- CBT and mindfulness
About Mary
Mary Stein is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in California. She has 27 years of experience helping people who are dealing with anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, addictions, and life transitions. Mary is known for a warm, accepting approach that focuses on practical steps and honest conversation.
She begins by listening to what brought someone to therapy and then works with them to set clear, realistic goals. Sessions are collaborative and interactive. Mary emphasizes small, manageable changes that add up over time.
Her work blends several approaches to match each person’s needs. Mary uses client-centered methods to build a respectful, trusting relationship. She incorporates cognitive behavioral techniques to spot unhelpful thinking and develop alternative coping skills. She also draws on existential ideas to help people consider meaning and personal choices.
Mary’s background includes private practice, clinical supervision in adolescent residential programs, and work at a domestic violence agency. That variety informs how she helps people facing complicated situations, family problems, and caregiving stress.
Clients can expect kindness, direct feedback, and an effort to identify concrete tools for coping. Mary aims to support better relationships, improved day-to-day functioning, and clearer direction when life feels stuck.
How her approaches guide online work
Mary often blends client-centered care with cognitive behavioral tools and mindfulness techniques to address everyday struggles. Client-centered therapy means she focuses on listening, understanding each person’s goals, and building a collaborative relationship that respects where someone is in life. Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and trying new ways of thinking and behaving to reduce distress. Mindfulness work helps people learn to notice present-moment experience and respond rather than react.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Mary will discuss goals, habits, and preferences and tailor methods to fit those needs. Clients and therapist decide together which tools to try and when to adjust the plan.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm current session options before booking since formats are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and reduce travel time. It can also let someone continue therapy between major life changes. Talk with Mary about scheduling details and what will best fit your routine.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
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Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
27+ years
Credentials
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Mary commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, sleep and eating concerns, parenting and family problems, career stress, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is warm, accepting, and interactive. Mary focuses on building a respectful relationship and on practical steps clients can use between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Mary has worked in the field for 27 years, including private practice, clinical supervision in adolescent residential programs, and at a domestic violence agency.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is a LMFT - Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - practicing in California.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can I work with her from another country?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions priced and billed?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Mary?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to therapist availability.