Maryann Steiner, LCSW

Maryann Steiner is a Licensed Certified Social Worker (LCSW) with 35 years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, grief, depression, addictions, and relationship struggles. Maryann also supports those coping with chronic illness, caregiving strain, and life changes. She practices in New York and sees clients in English.

Maryann spent much of her career in medical settings providing psychotherapy and life coaching. That background shaped her practical, down-to-earth style. She listens closely and helps people take small steps toward change. Sessions focus on what matters most to the individual rather than a one-size-fits-all plan.

Her main approaches include client-centered work and cognitive behavioral techniques. She also draws on mindfulness practices and hypnotherapy when appropriate. Treatment plans are built together and adjusted as needs shift over time.

Maryann has experience supporting people connected to adoption and foster care, and she previously served as a foster parent for ten years working with teens. She also brings experience with aging and geriatric concerns, chronic pain and illness, and caregiver stress.

In sessions she helps people manage anger, sleep problems, intimacy-related questions, codependency, hoarding concerns, and family of origin issues. Her goal is to help individuals find practical coping skills and clearer direction. To start, prospective clients use the site’s Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire before scheduling.

How Maryann’s Approaches Translate to Online Care

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and understanding the person first, then shaping sessions around what the client wants to work on; it helps people who need a supportive space to sort priorities and make choices. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches concrete skills to reduce anxiety, manage depression, and change unhelpful habits. Mindfulness Therapy uses simple attention and breathing practices to help reduce stress and improve focus during hard moments.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Maryann works together with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and comfort level. She adapts tools over time so the plan stays practical and relevant to daily life.

If you are considering online therapy, check the current session options before booking since the biography did not list formats. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, shorten travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let people use therapies like CBT worksheets, mindfulness exercises, and guided imagery in between sessions to support progress.