About Dayna Stein, MST, MSW, LCSW

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Hello—I’m Dayna Stein, MST, MSW, LCSW. My path to becoming a therapist was unique. Before becoming a Licensed Clinical Social Worker about 10 years ago, I spent 15 years as a middle and high school teacher. That experience profoundly shapes the way I practice therapy today.

As an educator, I learned that every person processes information, manages emotions, and responds to challenges differently. I developed the ability to build trusting relationships, explain complex concepts in practical ways, and help people translate insight into meaningful action.

I now bring both an educator's and a therapist's perspective into my work. Clients often appreciate that our sessions are not only supportive and insightful, but also highly practical. Together, we focus on understanding patterns, building skills, and creating realistic strategies that can be applied in everyday life.

My combined background in education and clinical social work allows me to help adolescents, college students, and adults navigate life transitions, anxiety, stress, and relationship challenges with compassion, structure, and evidence-based care. Credentials matter, but what truly makes therapy work is the way we connect.

Where I’m licensed to work

  • New Jersey – Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

  • Vermont – Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW)

  • Florida – Telehealth Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

  • Massachusetts - Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW)

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Areas of Focus

  • Depression and Anxiety

  • Coping in College

  • Dealing with a Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment

  • History of Child Sex Abuse or any type of Trauma

Dayna’s Certifications & Education

  • Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)
    ~ Trained and Certified through the National TF-CBT Certification Program at Rowan University’s CARES Institute
    The gold-standard protocol for processing trauma.

    Cognitive Behavioral Therapy + Hypnosis for Fatigue (CBTH)
    ~ Trained and Certified by the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Medical Center’s Integrative Behavioral Medicine Program.
    Combines brief hypnotherapy with CBT to relieve chronic fatigue, pain, and distress.

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I)

    ~ Trained and certified by the University of Pennsylvania’s Perelman School of Medicine.

    Evidence-based protocol to restore healthy sleep patterns and reduce night-time rumination.

    Monmouth University, Master of Social Work, Clinical Practice with Families and Children

    New School University, Master of Science in Teaching, English

    Boston University, Bachelor of Science, Communications

I'm also a mother, wife, educator, world-traveler, biking enthusiast, and movie fan who grew up in Monmouth County, NJ. Since 2014, I’ve helped clients of all ages learn how to have the lives they really want. Contact me today to see how I can help you do the same.

License Information

  • # 44SC05848300

  • #089.0135548

  • #TPSW3777

  • LICSW1144082

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Let’s work together.

Reach out today for a free 15-minute consultation!