About Dr. Kelly Stein-Marcus
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 (Levels 1 & 2) for Couples therapy, Meaning-Centered Psychotherapy for patients and caregivers.
Areas of Expertise
Behavioral medicine
Psycho-oncology-Psychosocial approaches to cancer for patients, survivors & caregivers
Burnout/career concerns
Stress management
Relationships/couples
Overcoming perfectionism
Chronic illness
Pain-related disorders
Mood and Anxiety
Schizophrenia
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 an NIMH funded pre-doctoral fellowship at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center focusing on depression and pain in HIV/AIDs and cancer patients. She completed her clinical internship at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, where she gained valuable hands-on experience in clinical settings, consultation-liaison psychiatry, inpatient and outpatient psychotherapy and neuropsychological testing. After graduating with her PhD, 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.
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.
Personal Interests and Hobbies
Dr. Stein-Marcus is a wife and mother of 3 children. She has always been a fitness enthusiast and an avid runner. She enjoys competing in long-distance races for various charitable organizations. Since September 2024, when her youngest child was diagnosed with Ewing Sarcoma (a very rare cancer that begins in the bones or the soft tissue around bones, appearing most often in children, teens, and young adults,), she focuses on organizations that support the well-being of cancer patients, survivors and caregivers. She also decided to enhance her therapeutic focus to include psychological services for cancer patients, caregivers, and survivors. She loves travel, walking and running with her dogs, listening to music, and keeping up with friends and family all over the country. As her logo implies, one of her favorite hobbies is working with flowers. She can be found making arrangements with seasonal flowers for her own home and for friends almost every week.
