I am a licensed psychologist and psychoanalyst and have been in private practice for 34 years. I completed my Ph.D. at Penn State University, along with a pre-doctoral internship at the University of Oregon Counseling Center and a post-doctoral residency at the former Dammasch State Hospital.
I completed a 4-year certification program in psychoanalysis at the Northwest Center for Psychoanalysis–Portland in 2006.
I work with adults and couples in both brief and longer-term psychotherapy. In addition to providing psychotherapy, I also provide consultation to other mental health professionals. I have a strong interest in psychoanalytic writing.
I encourage clients to notice particular thoughts, feelings, images, or even bodily sensations that occur in their daily lives, as well as images and feelings that appear in dreams.
I encounter connections to past experiences in one’s family of origin, but I prefer to begin with present-day experience and work from there. The idea is that unresolved issues from the past live on inside of me, making them part of our present experience.
Dr. Steinberg works with individuals and couples who are ready to move beyond surface-level concerns and explore the deeper dynamics shaping their emotional lives and relationships. Many people find themselves repeating the same patterns—miscommunication, emotional distance, or unresolved conflict—without fully understanding what’s driving them.
While quick fixes or temporary compromises may offer short-term relief, they don’t always create lasting change. Through thoughtful and in-depth therapeutic work, Dr. Steinberg helps clients gain greater insight, develop healthier patterns, and move toward more meaningful and lasting change.
Dr. Steinberg creates a safe and supportive space where both partners can feel heard and understood. She gently explores the underlying emotions, unmet needs, and communication patterns that may be creating tension or disconnection. By bringing awareness to these deeper layers, couples can begin to respond to each other with greater clarity, empathy, and understanding.
Sometimes it helps to have a place where you can slow down and speak freely.I offer a calm and thoughtful space where i can explore.
Starting can feel difficult. I offer a quiet, respectful space where you can talk openly and begin to make sense of things in your own time.
If you’ve been carrying a lot on your own, it can help to talk. I offer a space where you can share openly and feel heard without judgment.
I encourage clients to notice particular thoughts, feelings, images, or even bodily sensations that occur in their daily lives, as well as images and feelings that appear in dreams.
I encounter connections to past experiences in one’s family of origin, but I prefer to begin with present-day experience and work from there. The idea is that unresolved issues from the past live on inside of me, making them part of our present experience.
The Therapy Relationship
Often, these unresolved issues present themselves as struggles or dynamics within the therapeutic relationship. In that sense, I have a valuable opportunity to address these concerns in the here and now of the therapy process.
Values & What to Expect
I believe that it is of utmost importance to address emotional experience in an honest and courageous way. I also highly value patience, empathy for self, and curiosity.
At times, these qualities can be difficult to access, and I can work together in therapy to develop them. While the therapy process can take time, I am also in favor of addressing practical concerns as they arise and providing clear feedback as the process unfolds.
I core values guide every step of our care, ensuring compassionate and effective support for mental health.
Providing a supportive space where every client feels respected, understood, and emotionally safe.
Supporting overall well-being by focusing on emotional balance, personal growth, and mental health.
Protecting client privacy while creating a safe and supportive environment built on trust and faith.
Focusing on individual needs while supporting personal growth, healing, and emotional well-being.
The fee for psychotherapy is $200 for a 45-minute session. For billing insurance plans for which I am in network, the fee will be the contracted rate for your specific plan. I am happy to bill insurance directly, and I can also provide an invoice for you to submit to your insurance for reimbursement.
The best way to schedule an appointment is to either call or email. If you choose to send a message through this site and I do not get back to you right away, please reach out through phone or email, as messages sometimes do not get through.
I am happy to answer any questions you may have in a phone call prior to an appointment being made.
Schedule a free consultation with Dr. Steinberg to discuss your needs and explore how therapy may support you.
