Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Depression
How Mary works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LMFT
- Licensed in
- California
- Years in practice
- 27
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Mary
Mary Stein is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in California with 27 years of experience. She helps people manage stress, anxiety, anger, grief, depression, addictions, relationship struggles, and life transitions. Her manner is warm and interactive, and she aims to make sessions feel respectful and straightforward for anyone feeling overwhelmed.
Mary uses practical tools to help people understand what brought them to therapy and to build new ways of coping.
Background and approach
She listens first, then works with clients to choose methods that fit their needs and daily life. Sessions focus on small steps that add up to meaningful change. Her background includes independent practice work and roles as a clinical supervisor in adolescent residential programs.
She has also worked in a domestic violence agency, which shaped her ability to support people facing trauma and difficult relationship patterns. This variety of experience informs a flexible approach. Mary draws from several therapy styles to match each person's goals.
She uses client-centered listening to ground sessions, cognitive behavioral strategies to shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, and elements of existential and mindfulness work to help people find purpose and calm. Dialectical behavior techniques are also part of her toolkit for managing intense emotions. People who connect with Mary can expect a compassionate, collaborative process.
She emphasizes respect, positive feedback, and practical problem solving so clients can move toward healthier routines and improved relationships.
What Mary works with
Everything Mary lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Mary's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Depression
- Addictions
- Family conflicts
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating and food-related issues
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Personality disorders
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-harm
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Approaches Mary lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Existential Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How Mary blends therapy methods online
Mary often combines client-centered listening with cognitive behavioral strategies. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on building a trusting, accepting relationship and follows what matters most to the person. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at unhelpful thoughts and behavior patterns and teaches practical skills to change them. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers concrete tools for managing intense emotions and improving relationships, such as grounding and distress-tolerance techniques.Finding the right approach is a shared process. Mary works with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and day-to-day life. She checks in regularly and adjusts the plan as needs change, so therapy stays useful and relevant.
Online therapy with Mary is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make care more flexible. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is low or when you prefer not to be on camera. Live chat and messaging let people check in between sessions or use shorter, focused exchanges when that suits their schedule. These options help therapy fit into work, caregiving, or other routines.
Questions people ask about Mary
What concerns does Mary commonly help with?
She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, grief, addictions, relationship problems, parenting strain, and life changes among other issues.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her approach is warm, respectful, and interactive. Sessions focus on listening first, then choosing practical methods that fit each person's life.
What experience does she bring to sessions?
Mary has 27 years of clinical experience including independent practice, clinical supervision in adolescent residential programs, and work at a domestic violence agency.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - LMFT - licensed in California and practices from that state.
In what language are sessions conducted?
Sessions are offered in English.
Which session formats does she use?
She works with clients via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are involved in getting started?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.