Therapist in Temecula, California Karen Stein, Therapist
Provider Gender: Female
Ages Served: 15-64
Appointments: In-office and Telehealth
Manages Medications: No, provides therapy only

Karen Stein, MA, LMFT
Karen Stein is a Board-Certified Marriage and Family Therapist, bilingual in English and Spanish, with a wealth of experience working with individuals, groups, and families. Her professional background includes work in outpatient mental health clinics, schools, community health organizations, and the Juvenile and Adult Probation Department. Karen earned her Master’s degree from Alliant International University in San Diego County in 2007, and she was recognized with the Youth and Family Counselor of the Year Award from the Juvenile Probation Department in 2008. Her therapeutic approach is shaped by her personal experiences with mental health issues, living in diverse cultures, and residing in different countries. She is grounded in the belief of respecting all people and fostering an inclusive and supportive space for healing. Karen is highly skilled in the diagnosis and treatment of ADHD, and she is a Certified Dialectical Behavior Therapist. As an AAMFT Approved Clinical Supervisor, she has also facilitated groups for convicted individuals, addressing topics like child abuse and domestic violence in both English and Spanish. Karen believes in a collaborative approach to treatment, working closely with her clients and their families to guide them toward growth and well-being. She looks forward to the opportunity to support individuals on their mental health journey.
Expertise
- ADHD
- Anxiety
- Bipolar Disorder
- Couple's Issues
- Depression
- Gender Identity
- Midlife Transitions
- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
- PTSD/Trauma
- School Avoidance
- Somatoform Disorders
- Women's Issues
Insurances Accepted
- Aetna
- Aetna-Medicare
- Behavioral Health Systems (BHS)
- Blue Shield of California
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Carelon (Beacon)-Medicare
- Centivo
- Central Health Plan of California-Medicare
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)-Medicare
- Elevance Health (Anthem Blue Cross)
- Elevance Health (Anthem Blue Cross)-Medicare
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- Evernorth (Cigna)-Medicare
- Health Net (MHN)
- Health Net (MHN)-Medicare
- Humana-Medicare
- Kaiser Permanente (NorCal)
- Kaiser Permanente (NorCal)-Medicare
- Kaiser Permanente (SoCal)
- Kaiser Permanente (SoCal)-Medicare
- Magellan
- Medicare
- Optum, UnitedHealthcare
- Optum, UnitedHealthcare-Medicare
- Partners Direct Health
- Sana Benefits
- Sana Benefits-Medicare
- Tricare West (TriWest)
Interventions
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Couples/Marital Counseling
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Family Therapy
- Gender-Affirmative Medical Readiness Evaluations
- Mindfulness
- Parent Child Interaction Therapy
- Parenting Skills
Populations
- Adoption/Foster Care
- Autism Spectrum Disorders
- Developmental Disabilities
- LGBTQ+
- Men
- Women
Education
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Alliant International University
Professional | 2007
San Diego, CA, US
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California State University
Undergraduate | 2005
San Marcos, CA, US
Languages
- English
- Spanish
FAQs
Please use our online form to schedule an appointment with Karen Stein. You can also call 858-279-1223 to have someone assist you.
Karen Stein generally accepts new patients but there could be a waitlist.
Please call 858-279-1223 to find out Karen Stein's schedule and availability.
LifeStance Health providers accept most commercial insurance plans that are offered in the states where we offer services, including telehealth. Please see the following list of insurances accepted by Karen Stein:
- Aetna
- Aetna-Medicare
- Behavioral Health Systems (BHS)
- Blue Shield of California
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Carelon (Beacon)-Medicare
- Centivo
- Central Health Plan of California-Medicare
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)-Medicare
- Elevance Health (Anthem Blue Cross)
- Elevance Health (Anthem Blue Cross)-Medicare
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- Evernorth (Cigna)-Medicare
- Health Net (MHN)
- Health Net (MHN)-Medicare
- Humana-Medicare
- Kaiser Permanente (NorCal)
- Kaiser Permanente (NorCal)-Medicare
- Kaiser Permanente (SoCal)
- Kaiser Permanente (SoCal)-Medicare
- Magellan
- Medicare
- Optum, UnitedHealthcare
- Optum, UnitedHealthcare-Medicare
- Partners Direct Health
- Sana Benefits
- Sana Benefits-Medicare
- Tricare West (TriWest)
If you don't see your insurance listed, please contact us at 858-279-1223 to see how we can help.
Karen Stein is a Therapist and cannot prescribe medication. However, most LifeStance offices have a Psychiatrist or APN on staff who can prescribe medication if needed.
Karen Stein works at:
Yes, Karen Stein does offer online telehealth visits.
Yes, Karen Stein is currently offering in-office visits at the following location:
- English
- Spanish