Licensed clinical social worker recordCalifornia
Aileen Stein, LCSW
California
Aileen Stein, LCSW - Psychodynamic and relationship concerns
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in California
- LCSW, licence 24019
- NPI
- 1386832467
- Experience
- 30 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- California
These details come from information Aileen supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- Psychodynamic therapy
- Mindfulness practice
- Motivational interviewing
About Aileen
Aileen Stein is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California with 30 years of clinical experience. She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and relationship concerns. Her practice also addresses career strain, self-esteem, intimacy-related issues, bipolar disorder, compassion fatigue and life changes.
She uses a psychodynamic approach that looks at patterns from past and present to understand current struggles. That work is often paired with Client-Centered principles, which focus on listening and following the concerns the person brings to sessions. Mindfulness and Motivational Interviewing are other tools she draws on to help people manage symptoms and set goals.
Stein’s past roles include medical social work in hospitals and psychotherapy in counseling centers. She has also worked in Intensive Outpatient Programs with people who have chronic mental health challenges. That background informs a practice that attends to everyday problems as well as longer-standing mood and trauma-related issues.
In sessions she aims to listen closely and identify both the stated concerns and the less obvious obstacles that get in the way. She encourages clients to set their own goals and supports gradual steps toward those goals when the person is ready. Her approach is direct but patient, focusing on practical change alongside understanding.
Sessions are conducted in English and she is not accepting international clients. Cost varies with location and uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. To begin, prospective clients are asked to use the See online therapy options button and complete a short matching questionnaire before scheduling a first session.
BHow sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Psychodynamic therapy focuses on patterns that repeat in relationships and behavior. Online sessions let people talk through history, feelings, and recurring conflicts while a therapist helps name those patterns and consider different responses. This approach can be useful for longstanding mood or relational issues.Client-Centered Therapy centers on careful listening and following what the person brings to the session. In an online setting this means the therapist pays close attention to what is said and what is left unsaid, helping clients set their own goals and pace the work. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple ways to notice thoughts and bodily reactions; those skills can be practiced between sessions to manage anxiety, stress, and strong emotions.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and needs and will help decide which combination of methods fits best. That decision is collaborative and may change as progress is made.
The biography does not list specific session formats here, so please confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises, goal-setting, and mindfulness practices to remote appointments so the work fits everyday routines.
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Experience
30+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and grief, along with relationship and intimacy-related issues and career strain.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her core approach is psychodynamic, paired with client-centered listening. She also uses mindfulness and motivational interviewing as practical tools.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 30 years of clinical experience in hospitals, counseling centers, and intensive outpatient settings.
Is she licensed and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she take clients outside the United States?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers