I’m a licensed therapist in Maryland with over 18 years of clinical experience. My goal is to assist you in becoming the best version of yourself, focusing on progress, not perfection.
My communication style is an eclectic mix of humor, sarcasm, wit, and when appropriate and welcomed, may also include cursing.
I believe therapy, and all aspects of healthcare, should be grounded in respect, sensitivity, and compassion.
Lastly, you may occasionally meet a few uninvited coworkers of the Feline Variety. While they mean well, they have been known to photobomb sessions, create chaos, and provide a variety of background noises :)
My areas of clinical expertise, with both teens and adults, include:
• Stress & anxiety
• Depression
• Relationship Issues and Family Conflicts
• Parenting challenges
• Career burnout and/or transitions
• Motivation, self-esteem, and confidence
• Intimacy issues and concerns
• Coping with life changes
• Compassion fatigue
• Concentration and memory struggles (including ADD/ADHD)
• Addiction and recovery
Whatever you’re facing, you don’t have to navigate it alone.
Let’s take the first steps together toward achieving your goals and unlocking your potential.
Additional areas of focus: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Family conflicts, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, Abandonment, Attachment issues, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Communication problems, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Mood disorders, Women's issues, Workplace issues
Clinical approaches: 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
MD LCSW-C 14743
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Joanne Stein. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Joanne Stein is patient and caring, yet also firm and direct when needed—exactly the balance I’ve needed in this season of my life. She helps me stay focused on the bigger picture while giving me space to explore my thoughts and feelings. I often pride myself on looking at situations from different angles, but Joanne consistently offers fresh perspectives that not only reframe my experiences but also help me forgive myself for mistakes and create the emotional room I need to grow and make better choices. I leave each session feeling both rejuvenated and challenged with new ideas to reflect on.
Written on Sep 24, 2025 after therapy with Joanne for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, coping with life changes, and adhd