- CBT methods
- Mindfulness practice
- Hypnotherapy options
About Maryann
Maryann Steiner is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in New York with 35 years of experience. She sees people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and family concerns, addiction issues, trauma and abuse, anger, parenting strains, sleep problems, and career or life changes.
She spent much of her career in medical settings providing psychotherapy and life coaching. That work included helping people cope with chronic and acute medical diagnoses, accidents, substance use, and community referrals. She also has experience with foster care and was a foster parent for ten years focusing on teenagers.
Her approach combines Client-Centered ideas with cognitive behavioral techniques. She also uses hypnotherapy and mindfulness where they fit the client's goals. Sessions focus on clear steps and practical strategies, for example changing unhelpful thoughts, practicing stress reduction, or developing new communication habits.
Maryann emphasizes straightforward conversation and collaborative planning. She listens, identifies main problems, and works with each person to set realistic next steps. That might mean brief skills practice, written exercises, or ongoing therapeutic conversation.
People who want help managing anger, repairing strained relationships, or handling life changes will find a mix of talk therapy and hands-on techniques. She frames work as a sequence of doable steps rather than abstract theory. Her background in medical and foster-care settings informs a practical, problem-focused style.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Maryann uses Client-Centered work and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in practical ways. Client-Centered work means the conversation focuses on what matters to the person and on building a clear plan together. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at patterns of thinking and behavior and teaches specific skills to reduce reactivity and stress.She also draws on mindfulness exercises to help reduce tension and on hypnotherapy when a gentle, focused state can support change. Mindfulness often involves brief attention exercises or breathing practices useful for managing anger or anxiety. Hypnotherapy, when used, aims to help with habit change, stress reduction, or sleep issues through guided mental techniques.
Finding the best approach is a shared process. Maryann will review your concerns and goals and suggest which methods to try first. The plan can shift over time based on what helps most, so clients take an active role in choosing strategies.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a workday, reduce travel time, or allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. The emphasis is on making therapy practical and workable alongside everyday life.
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Experience
35+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address related to anger?
Maryann works with anger alongside related issues such as relationship strain, stress, trauma, and communication problems.
What is her general therapy style?
She blends Client-Centered approaches with cognitive behavioral techniques, adding hypnotherapy and mindfulness when useful.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 35 years of experience, including long-term work in medical settings providing psychotherapy and life coaching.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New York and practices from that location.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what about cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule your first session.