Mickey Stein, Ph.D.

I earned my doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Palo Alto University. My dissertation explored psychotherapy treatment outcomes in a training clinic. I also completed my internship at the Alaska Psychiatric Institute. These highly regarded training programs, accredited by the American Psychological Association, provided me with a strong foundation for my clinical work. Moreover, I completed a postdoctoral fellowship through Back in Motion in Vancouver, B.C.

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In 2025/2026, I sold my Canadian practice, MyPsychology BC, after nearly a decade of building and operating the practice. It consisted of a successful team of psychologists, counsellors, and psychometrists offering a wide variety of psychological services. The practice now operates as Pacific Maple Psych Centre under the ownership of a psychiatrist and their team. In 2026, I launched Ready Psych Go, my U.S.-based practice, offering comprehensive psychological assessments and therapy services in both California and Minnesota.

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In addition to private practice, I am involved in higher education by offering clinical supervision to Master’s, Psy.D., and Ph.D. candidates in clinical psychology programs. Moreover, I have taught a wide range of university courses in cognitive and behavioural interventions and psychodynamic therapy to doctoral students. Regarding my research, I have focused on eating disorders through the Department of Psychiatry & Behavioural Sciences at Stanford University and the Mental Illness Research Center at the Palo Alto VA.

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My scholarly research is an active part of my work, fundamentally informing the daily work I do with my clients. I also lecture regularly on CBT and psychodynamic therapy, active areas of specialization and professional interest. In addition, in these settings, I have conducted a range of psychological assessments. Having trained in a variety of clinical and research-based environments, I have developed the expertise and experience to support my clients on their journey toward self-actualization.

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My clinical training has included private practice, therapeutic outdoor camps, psychiatric hospitals, community mental health agencies, psychiatric stabilization services as a mobile crisis interventionist in San Francisco, and child and family treatment settings. Academically, I worked as a graduate teaching assistant throughout my scholarly training.

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Prior to my graduate training in psychology, I completed an honours degree in psychology from the University of Winnipeg, where I focused on animal learning and worked in a laboratory examining the impact of alcohol dependency and scalar timing theory. Before receiving formal training in psychology, I worked with underserved youth, including those with various mental health concerns and fetal alcohol syndrome. Since early adolescence, I have been exposed to several camp-related experiences, which instilled in me a desire to cooperate, learn from others, and develop a strong appreciation for cultural differences and adjustment. My desire to understand human nature has been prevalent since early adolescence and has been the greatest impetus behind my work as a psychologist.

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In my free time, I enjoy exploring the outdoors and travelling with my wife, children, and dogs. I also enjoy following innovations in technology, playing strategic games, and staying active through fitness.