Joanne Stein, MD, LCSW-C
Compassionate, direct therapy for real life
- Relationship and parenting support
- Teens and adults
- MD LCSW-C
About Joanne Stein
Joanne Stein is a Maryland-licensed therapist with 18 years of clinical experience who brings both medical and social work training to her practice. She holds an MD, which denotes a Medical Doctor degree, and an LCSW-C, which indicates a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Clinical. Her work centers on helping people make steady progress toward being their best selves, with an emphasis on growth over perfection.
Joanne’s communication style is direct and personable, combining humor, sarcasm, and wit, and when it fits the therapeutic relationship she may use casual language, including occasional cursing. She believes that therapy and healthcare more broadly should be delivered with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and she aims to build an atmosphere where clients feel understood and supported.
She works with both teens and adults on a wide range of concerns including stress and anxiety, depression, relationship and family conflicts, parenting challenges, career burnout and transitions, motivation and self-esteem, intimacy concerns, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, concentration and memory struggles including ADD/ADHD, and addiction and recovery. Joanne also offers support around issues such as abandonment, attachment, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, communication problems, forgiveness, guilt and shame, impulsivity, isolation and loneliness, life purpose and midlife transitions, mood disorders including bipolar, women’s issues, and workplace difficulties.
Her approach is pragmatic and client-focused, inviting collaboration to set goals and explore the most useful strategies for each person. As a lighthearted note about her home workspace, occasional feline coworkers may appear during sessions and sometimes contribute unexpected background noise or photobombs.
Joanne’s communication style is direct and personable, combining humor, sarcasm, and wit, and when it fits the therapeutic relationship she may use casual language, including occasional cursing. She believes that therapy and healthcare more broadly should be delivered with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and she aims to build an atmosphere where clients feel understood and supported.
She works with both teens and adults on a wide range of concerns including stress and anxiety, depression, relationship and family conflicts, parenting challenges, career burnout and transitions, motivation and self-esteem, intimacy concerns, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, concentration and memory struggles including ADD/ADHD, and addiction and recovery. Joanne also offers support around issues such as abandonment, attachment, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, communication problems, forgiveness, guilt and shame, impulsivity, isolation and loneliness, life purpose and midlife transitions, mood disorders including bipolar, women’s issues, and workplace difficulties.
Her approach is pragmatic and client-focused, inviting collaboration to set goals and explore the most useful strategies for each person. As a lighthearted note about her home workspace, occasional feline coworkers may appear during sessions and sometimes contribute unexpected background noise or photobombs.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
Stress, AnxietyAddictionsFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAttachment issuesCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersWomen's issuesWorkplace issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems Systemic Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Joanne Stein have?
Joanne Stein has 18 years of clinical experience.
Is Joanne Stein a licensed therapist?
Yes, she holds these credentials: MD, LCSW-C. License details: MD LCSW-C 14743.
In which languages does Joanne Stein provide therapy?
Joanne provides therapy in English.
Where is Joanne Stein located?
Joanne is located in Maryland.
How can I work with Joanne Stein as my therapist?
You can work with Joanne through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Joanne Stein work with international clients?
Joanne Stein does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Joanne Stein cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic approaches in online practice
Joanne commonly draws on Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to guide her online work. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on building a supportive, nonjudgmental relationship and helping clients identify their own goals and strengths - it is useful for relationship concerns, self-esteem, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) examines the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and offers practical tools to address anxiety, depression, and unhelpful patterns.She approaches treatment collaboratively, recognizing that finding the right approach is part of the process. Joanne works with each person to explore which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting strategies as progress is made and new priorities emerge.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, maintain continuity during transitions, and access care from wherever a person is located within the therapist's service area, all while allowing therapists and licensed professionals to use the same therapeutic approaches they use in person.