Aileen Stein

Aileen Stein is a licensed psychotherapist who has been practicing since 1992 in both New York and California. She emphasizes that establishing a trusting relationship within a safe environment is the essential first step toward effective therapy, and she approaches each client without agenda or judgment.

Her work is collaborative - psychotherapy is a two-way relationship - and one of her core strengths is careful listening. She aims to understand both the concerns a client brings and the unspoken factors that may be limiting growth, beginning treatment where the client is and moving forward when the client is ready.

She primarily practices Psychodynamic Psychotherapy and is also trained in Motivational Interviewing and Mindfulness Therapy. Aileen earned her Master of Social Work from New York University in 1992 and holds a clinical social work license in California (CA LCSW 24019).

Over a 30-year career she has worked with children, adults, and seniors, finding it deeply rewarding to witness people reach their goals. Her clinical experience spans hospitals as a medical social worker, counseling centers as a psychotherapist, and Intensive Outpatient Programs treating individuals with chronic mental illness. Topics she has addressed with clients include depression, anxiety and health concerns, domestic violence, PTSD, and trauma.

Aileen is committed to supporting each person toward the goals they set, offering encouragement and motivation in a timely way as readiness for change emerges. She checks messages several times per day and will respond within 24 hours.