Maryann Steiner , LCSW

Maryann Steiner is an LCSW - a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - who has spent the last 32 years working in medical settings providing psychotherapy and life coaching to adults facing a wide range of challenges. She has supported people coping with chronic and acute medical diagnoses, recovery after accidents, community referrals, substance use concerns, depression, and relationship strains. Her practice has also included significant work with foster care, informed by ten years of experience as a foster parent specializing in teenage care.

She approaches therapy with attentive listening, respect, and compassion, helping clients take initial steps toward addressing their concerns and building a plan for change. Her clinical style draws on cognitive behavioral techniques along with psychodynamic insights, which she adapts to meet each person’s particular needs. Sessions and treatment plans are shaped collaboratively so the direction of care aligns with an individual’s goals, circumstances, and values.

Maryann emphasizes empowerment and practical progress, recognizing that acknowledging a problem and seeking help are important first steps. She frames the therapeutic relationship as a supportive partnership and is committed to guiding people as they work toward healthier patterns, improved coping, and clearer decision making. Prospective clients can expect a grounded, experienced clinician who focuses on tailored care for complex life situations.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Maryann Steiner integrates client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy into her online practice. Client-centered therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental therapeutic relationship in which the therapist listens closely and supports the client’s own process of discovery and growth - it is useful for relationship concerns, grief, self-esteem, and life transitions. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and developing practical strategies to change them - CBT is effective for anxiety, depression, stress, sleep issues, and coping with medical conditions.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. She works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit best with their needs, goals, and preferences, and adapts techniques over time as progress unfolds so care remains aligned with what the client finds most helpful.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to schedule appointments around work, caregiving, or health limitations, and allow clients to engage in therapy from familiar settings while working with a licensed professional focused on practical, goal-oriented support.