- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
- Psychodynamic therapy
- Mindfulness techniques
About Aileen
Aileen Stein is an LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) with 30 years of clinical experience in California. She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem issues, career questions, and other mood-related struggles. Her practice also addresses compassion fatigue, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes.
She begins by listening to what the client names as the problem. Sessions focus on understanding both the stated concerns and the quieter patterns that get in the way. Aileen uses a psychodynamic outlook alongside client-centered methods to help people notice repeating feelings and relationship patterns.
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) is among the approaches she lists. Mindfulness techniques and Motivational Interviewing are also part of her toolbox when they fit a client's goals. She encourages progress at a pace that feels manageable and invites clients to set concrete goals for therapy.
Aileen trained at New York University, earning an MSW in 1992, and she has worked in hospitals, counseling centers, and Intensive Outpatient Programs. That experience includes work with post-traumatic stress, domestic violence, chronic mental health concerns, and end-of-life and hospice-related counseling.
She offers sessions in English. Practical matters such as fees vary with location, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, prospective clients are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) focuses on noticing and naming strong emotions and how they shape relationships. In online sessions this can help people recognize patterns of distance or reactivity and practice new ways of communicating those feelings. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes an open, nonjudgmental listening stance and supports people in identifying their own goals and solutions. Mindfulness Therapy teaches attention skills to reduce rumination and increase moment-to-moment awareness, useful for anxiety, stress, and mood regulation.Choosing the best approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and practical needs and then recommend which methods to try first. That decision is collaborative and can change as therapy progresses.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, shorten travel time, and allow for check-ins from a familiar setting. It can also allow focusing on emotional processes, practicing communication, and using brief mindfulness exercises between sessions to support progress.
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Experience
30+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem issues, relationship and intimacy-related concerns, career challenges, bipolar disorder, and compassion fatigue.
What approaches does she use in sessions?
She lists Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Client-Centered Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Psychodynamic Therapy as approaches she uses depending on the client's goals.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 30 years of professional experience, including work in hospitals, counseling centers, and Intensive Outpatient Programs.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) licensed in California and practices from that state.
Which languages are used in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees handled?
Fees vary with location and sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first appointment?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule your first session.
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