Aileen Stein, LCSW

Aileen Stein, Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in California, has practiced psychotherapy for 30 years. She works on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy-related issues, and several mood and life-change concerns. She describes her approach as beginning where the client is and emphasizes listening and understanding the issues a person names as well as unspoken obstacles to progress.

Stein primarily practices psychodynamic therapy. She also uses motivational interviewing and mindfulness therapy as part of her work. She favors a collaborative process that moves at the client's pace and introduces goal-focused steps when the client is ready.

Her background includes a Master of Social Work from New York University in 1992 and clinical experience across hospitals, counseling centers, and intensive outpatient programs. She has worked with children, adults, and seniors in those settings and has experience addressing depression, anxiety, domestic violence, post-traumatic stress, and other complex issues.

Sessions emphasize careful listening and helping clients identify both stated problems and underlying patterns. Stein aims to support people as they set and move toward goals, using motivational interviewing techniques when appropriate and mindfulness practices to manage stress and symptoms.

She notes practical communication habits such as checking messages several times per day and responding within 24 hours. Prospective clients should confirm the current session formats and scheduling details before booking.

How her approaches translate to remote sessions