Mary Stein, LMFT
California LMFT with 27 years experience
- Anxiety and trauma
- Couples and families
- Grief and life transitions
About Mary Stein
Mary Stein is a California-based Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with 27 years of clinical experience. She earned her master’s degree in Counseling from Phillips Graduate Institute and has been licensed since 1999 (CA LMFT 35416). Mary has worked across settings including private practice, adolescent residential programs as a clinical supervisor, and a domestic violence agency, bringing broad experience to work with individuals, couples, and families.
Her practice focuses on helping people facing anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, grief, and the many challenges that arise during life transitions. She also addresses relationship and intimacy concerns, parenting and family problems, eating and sleeping issues, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and related struggles that affect daily functioning and well-being.
Mary’s counseling style is warm, accepting, and interactive. She emphasizes respect, kindness, and positive feedback while collaborating with clients to explore what brought them to therapy and to identify practical methods and tools for change. Drawing on humanistic, cognitive behavioral, existential, and mindfulness-based approaches, she supports clients in developing greater self-awareness, coping skills, and healthier connections with others.
Mary views therapy as a partnership and values the opportunity to accompany people on their journey toward growth and healing, recognizing that small steps often lead to meaningful progress.
Her practice focuses on helping people facing anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, grief, and the many challenges that arise during life transitions. She also addresses relationship and intimacy concerns, parenting and family problems, eating and sleeping issues, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and related struggles that affect daily functioning and well-being.
Mary’s counseling style is warm, accepting, and interactive. She emphasizes respect, kindness, and positive feedback while collaborating with clients to explore what brought them to therapy and to identify practical methods and tools for change. Drawing on humanistic, cognitive behavioral, existential, and mindfulness-based approaches, she supports clients in developing greater self-awareness, coping skills, and healthier connections with others.
Mary views therapy as a partnership and values the opportunity to accompany people on their journey toward growth and healing, recognizing that small steps often lead to meaningful progress.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue
Additional Focus Areas
Aging and geriatric issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommunication problemsDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressSelf-harmSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Existential Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Mary Stein have?
Mary Stein has 27 years of experience.
Is Mary Stein a licensed therapist?
Yes. She is an LMFT - a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. License details: CA LMFT 35416.
In which languages does Mary Stein provide therapy?
Mary Stein provides therapy in English.
Where is Mary Stein located?
Mary Stein is located in California.
How can I work with Mary Stein as my therapist?
You can work with Mary Stein through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Mary Stein work with international clients?
Mary Stein does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Mary Stein cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support
Mary draws on client-centered therapy to create a respectful, collaborative relationship where the therapist focuses on the individual’s goals, strengths, and life context. This approach helps clients feel understood and supported as they explore personal challenges and make meaningful changes.She also uses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help people identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop practical strategies for coping, problem solving, and managing emotions. CBT can be effective for anxiety, depression, and many everyday stressors.
Existential therapy is included when clients seek deeper meaning, purpose, or clarity about life choices; it supports facing difficult questions and reclaiming a sense of agency. Together these approaches offer flexible ways to address symptoms and underlying life concerns.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Mary works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. She tailors techniques over time as progress unfolds.
Online therapy options such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging make it possible to access consistent care with licensed professionals from home or work. These formats provide flexibility for scheduling, reduce travel time, and allow people to continue therapy during life transitions or when in-person visits are not feasible.