About me

Kelly Stein-Marcus, PhD, is a multi-state licensed Clinical Health Psychologist and Certified Positive Psychology and Well-Being Coach, bringing more than 25 years of experience to her work. Her approach includes implementing evidence-based interventions designed to foster resilience, increase clarity, and facilitate meaningful progress for her clients.

Therapeutic Approaches and Specializations

Dr. Stein-Marcus specializes in psychological assessment, psychoeducation, and solution-focused therapy, equipping individuals to address challenges with precision and purpose. She utilizes a range of therapeutic modalities, aligned with the needs of each individual. Some of these approaches include Single Session Interventions (SSI), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)-informed approaches, Gottman Method (training Level 1/2) for Couples therapy, Meaning-Centered Psychotherapy for patients and caregivers

Areas of Expertise

·       Behavioral medicine

·       Burnout, Career

·       Stress management

·       Overcoming perfectionism

·       Chronic illness

·       Psycho-oncology- Psychosocial approaches to cancer  for patients, survivors and caregivers

·       Pain-related disorders

·       Mood and Anxiety

·       Schizophrenia

Corporate and Leadership Experience

Throughout her career, Dr. Stein-Marcus has demonstrated success in developing and implementing innovative strategies designed to enhance medical education. She is skilled at identifying and engaging key stakeholders, which facilitates productive partnerships and drives organizational objectives. Her ability to mentor staff and foster collaboration has resulted in impactful educational initiatives and measurable improvements in employee performance.  Dr. Stein-Marcus is recognized for her advanced supervisory abilities and her strength in building and leading effective teams. She excels in cross-functional collaboration, consistently stepping into new roles and rapidly implementing positive changes that promote organizational success. Her proactive approach and adaptability have made her a valued leader in diverse professional settings.

Education and Training:Education and Training

Dr. Stein-Marcus holds a PhD from Albert Einstein College of Medicine/Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology, demonstrating her deep commitment to academic excellence and clinical expertise. In addition to her doctoral degree, she earned master's degrees from Columbia University, further enhancing her breadth of knowledge in psychology and related fields. Her foundational academic journey began with a bachelor's degree from Emory University.

Her practical training included internships at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, where she gained valuable hands-on experience in clinical settings. Following these internships, Dr. Stein-Marcus completed a post-doctoral fellowship at Yale University School of Medicine. She later joined the faculty at Yale, where she contributed to the education and development of future professionals by supervising trainees at the West Haven VA Medical Center.

Dr. Stein-Marcus now focuses on psycho-oncology. After her son was diagnosed with Ewing Sarcoma in September 2024, she dedicated herself to pediatric oncology and survivorship, supporting nonprofits and developing psychological services for cancer patients, caregivers, and survivors.