Dr iRIS m. sTEINE
About Me
In my home country of Norway, I am a fully licensed clinical psychologist with more than five years of clinical experience across public and private healthcare. I now live in the San Francisco Bay Area, where I am completing the requirements for licensure as a clinical psychologist in California while continuing clinical work with a Norwegian e-clinic.
Background & Path
Alongside my clinical work, I completed a PhD and postdoctoral research focusing on the long-term impact of adverse childhood experiences, stress, and trauma. That work continues to shape how I understand the lasting effects of early environments on emotional life, relationships, and sense of self.
For several years I also worked in the tech sector in a research role. During that time, and especially after facing a health challenge, I found myself reflecting more deeply on how I wanted to spend my time. It became clear to me that I wanted to return to meaningful work centered on human connection and on being present with people as they work through the challenges in their lives
What Therapy With Me is Like
Therapy with me is a place where you can bring the full complexity of what you are carrying without fear of judgment. I aim to meet people with presence, openness, acceptance, and care, creating a space where difficult emotions, questions, and the deeper parts of your story can be explored with honesty and courage. I care deeply about helping people come to understand themselves more fully and move through difficult experiences with greater self-compassion, allowing space for deeper clarity and a greater sense of freedom to emerge.
Outside of Work
In my spare time, I feel restored by time in nature and by exploring the beauty of California. I also love reading across psychology, health, philosophy, natural sciences, and technology. Music is an important part of my life, and I sing with the Threshold Singers of the East Bay, offering gentle song to people who are nearing the end of life. I also enjoy cooking and baking, and the joy of sharing nourishing food with others.
If This Resonates
Finding the right therapist is an important personal decision, and a sense of fit matters. If something in my background or way of being resonates with you, you are warmly welcome to reach out.
You can contact me by email or phone to schedule a brief 15-minute consultation call, or to book a session.
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