Theresa Steiner
Position:
Adjunct Faculty Masters in Counseling
Contact Information:
TSteiner@paloaltou.eduOther Positions:
Adjunct Faculty
Programs:
Master's
Education:
MS/Marriage, Family, and Child Therapy
Biography:
Ms. Theresa Steiner obtained her BS in Psychology in 2012 and her master’s degree in Marriage, Family & Child Therapy from the University of Phoenix in 2015. She is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), in private practice working with individuals, couples and families. Prior to opening her practice, Ms. Steiner worked as the Community Counseling Program Coordinator for a non-profit agency serving women and families in Orange County, California. While providing therapy to individuals, couples, and families, she served as a preceptor for the USC School of Social Work, as well as trainer and mentor to MFT and MSW trainees in practicum and pre-licensed MFT and MSW’s. Ms. Steiner also facilitated a variety of groups including Survivors of Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence, Substance Use Disorders (men’s & women’s), Seeking Safety, Positive Parenting, Women Empowering Women, Girl talk (Teens 12-17), Facing Your Fury, Non-Parent Expected (NPE), Route 91 (Mass Shooting) Survivors Group, and Trauma Informed Equine Therapy.
Ms. Steiner is the proud mother of two and grandmother of two. She balances her private practice in Lake Forest with caring for her grandchildren and volunteering in their school. Her personal interests include travel, cooking & entertaining, music, gardening, and spending time with family, friends and her two rescue dogs. Ms. Steiner considers herself a lifelong learner and is always open to new experiences and challenges.
Areas of Interest:
Marriage & Family Therapy