Samantha Stein Psy.D.

About

Samantha Stein, Psy.D., is a licensed Clinical and Forensic Psychologist who has assessed and provided help for adults, adolescents, couples and children for over 20 years on issues related to relationships, intimacy, creativity, infidelity, addiction, and impulse control, and specializes in working with couples who want to, revitalize, repair, open up, or end their relationship.

Dr. Stein also has considerable experience related to sexuality, in and outside of relationships, and working with and evaluating people who have a sexual addiction and/or have been arrested, charged, convicted or otherwise gotten into trouble for their sexual behaviors. As a forensic psychologist, she has provided hundreds of evaluations for the courts and has provided expert court testimony and community consultation and training. She is a member of the American Psychological Association (APA), Association for Treatment of Sexual Abusers (ATSA), and the California Coalition On Sexual Offending (CCOSO).

She is also a writer and photographer.

Books by Samantha Stein Psy.D.

Recent Posts

The 3 Ps: Perfectionism, Procrastination, and Paralysis

The 3 Ps can cause us to grind to a halt and fail to accomplish our goals. However, there are steps we can take to avoid this vicious cycle.

Starting Over in Midlife

There are challenges to starting over in midlife, but the effort can be well worth your while as you embrace a new chapter in your professional life.

Taking Care of Ourselves, While Making the World Better

Social activism is essential work, but if we do it at a cost to ourselves, we aren’t achieving that goal. The Al-Anon program can offer some help.

Self-Care in the Face of Oppression

Self-care is necessary for everyone, especially for members of hated minority groups. It can even be seen as a tool of resistance.

Shame Is Not the Ticket to Our Best Future

If we want to foster learning and connection, it won't be through shame.

Relationships Can Be Built on Mutual Respect

Ultimately, boundaries are an important part of healthy relationships and a healthy life. They help keep us safe and maintain an experience of choice and control in our lives.

The Importance of Community

Finding a community can feel a little daunting, but it’s well worth the effort.

LGBTQ+ Allyship Beyond Pride Month Matters

Words and actions carry meaning. The wrong ones harm LGBTQ+ people.

How to Cope With an Empty Nest

Navigating an "empty nest" can be difficult, but also a time of opportunity.

Maybe I Don’t Know You Like the Back of My Hand

Intimate relationships can be wonderful, but feeling we know someone so well can lead to assumptions, inaccurate interpretations, resentments, strife, and boredom.