Aileen Stein , LCSW

Aileen Stein is a licensed psychotherapist with thirty years of clinical experience practicing in New York and California. She earned a Master of Social Work (MSW) from New York University in 1992 and holds the LCSW credential - Licensed Clinical Social Worker - which denotes advanced training in clinical social work. Her approach centers on creating a trusting therapeutic relationship and attentive listening, meeting each person where they are without judgment or an outside agenda.

Primarily trained in psychodynamic psychotherapy, she also integrates Motivational Interviewing and Mindfulness Therapy when appropriate. Aileen draws on experience from hospitals, counseling centers, and intensive outpatient programs, and has worked with children, adults, and seniors across a wide range of concerns. Common issues she addresses include depression, anxiety, trauma and post-traumatic stress, domestic violence, grief, relationship and intimacy challenges, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes.

She emphasizes understanding both the difficulties clients name and the underlying or unspoken patterns that can impede growth. As therapy progresses, she encourages and motivates clients toward goals they set, introducing interventions when the client is ready to take a next step. Aileen checks messages several times per day and typically responds within 24 hours.

Therapeutic Approaches in an Online Setting

Aileen Stein draws from psychodynamic therapy, which explores long-standing emotional patterns and early influences to help make sense of current difficulties and relationship dynamics. This approach can be helpful for people working through recurring feelings, relational conflicts, or issues rooted in past experience.

She also uses Mindfulness Therapy, teaching practical awareness skills that support emotional regulation and stress reduction by helping clients notice thoughts, sensations, and emotions without judgment. Motivational Interviewing is another part of her toolkit - a collaborative, goal-oriented method designed to strengthen motivation for change and support movement toward personal goals.

Finding the right combination of approaches is part of the therapeutic process. Aileen works collaboratively with each person to identify methods that fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting techniques as progress unfolds.

Online therapy with Aileen is available by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for people with busy schedules, mobility constraints, or geographic limitations. These remote options make it easier to attend regular sessions, maintain continuity of care during life transitions, and access licensed professionals from the comfort of one’s own setting.