About Dr Lynn Steinberg
Lynn Steinberg, Ph.D., has a doctorate in clinical psychology, and is an expert witness in courts for alienated parents. She has over 50 years of experience. She specializes in parental alienation, coercive control, domestic violence, sexual abuse and false allegations. Dr. Steinberg has a profound commitment to advocacy, helping families heal, and fostering understanding in complex court cases and legislative efforts.
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Dr. Steinberg is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC), with advanced degrees in Clinical Psychology. She is the author of the acclaimed book "You’re Not Crazy: Overcoming Parent/Child Alienation", a guide for navigating the court system as an alienated parent.
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As the first professional to successfully use coercive control laws in parental alienation cases, Dr. Steinberg set a legal precedent in California in 2020. Her expertise has been sought in family, civil, and criminal courts across the United States and internationally.
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In addition to her private practice, Dr. Lynn Steinberg conducts therapeutic reunification programs, provides mediation services, and delivers training for professionals on topics such as parental alienation and psychological abuse. She is also a passionate advocate for legislative reform and works on changing child abuse laws to include parental alienation as psychological abuse. In addition to her private practice, she provides consultations to alienated parents and attorneys.
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Dr. Steinberg’s extensive contributions include public speaking, published articles, and appearances on various media platforms, where she continues to shed light on the challenges families face and the solutions available. Her unwavering dedication has earned her recognition, including being named Mental Health Advocate of the Year in 2024 and Who's Who in America 2025.
Publications
“You’re Not Crazy: Overcoming Parent/ Child Alienation” 2021 BUY NOW >
Due Process should be Essential to the Administrative Process of State Medical Boards
Family Practice News - June 1994
Medical Boards: Checks, but no Balance Prevent Due Process for Accused Physicians
Internal Medicine News and Cardiology News - December 1994
Letters to the Editor re: The Board of Psychology
The California Psychologist, October 1997
Qualifications
8/1980 – 12/1986
Doctorate Degree
California Graduate Institute
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​Ph.D. Clinical Psychology in Clinical Psychology
*Dissertation: “Mother-Daughter Relationships in Incestuous Families”.
1/1974 - 6/1980
Master and Bachelor
Antioch University, Santa Barbara, CA.
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​Bachelor of Arts
Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology
State & Provincial Licenses
Marriage, Family, and Child Therapy
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License# MW-18084 (1982)
Registered Clinical Counsellor (BC)
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Association of Clinical Counsellors (BCACC #22384)
Articles
Family Practice News - June 1994
Internal Medicine News and Cardiology News - December 1994
Letters to the Editor Re: The Board of Psychology “The California Psychologist”, October 1997
Parental Alienation International: “Courage” and “Risk Assessments”. Editor is Alan Blotky
Contemporary Family Magazine: Editor is Mark Roseman. “Discussion about Parental Alienation” and “Challenges in Misinformation for Parental Alienation Experts”
Suicide and Homicide in Parental Alienation -In Law Magazine
Due Process should be Essential to the Administrative Process of State Medical Boards
Medical Boards: Checks, but no Balance Prevent Due Process for Accused Physicians
“Risk Assessments” 2024
“On Courage” 2024
"Dr. Steinberg possesses superior insight into complex family dynamics. Her ability to navigate the delicate balance between parents and children is remarkable. She approaches reunification therapy with both clinical expertise and deep compassion, ensuring the best outcome for all involved."
"Lynn helped me recognize my self-worth and set boundaries in toxic family situations. She has a way of guiding you to see the truth in a way that encourages growth and healing."
"Her insight into parent-child dynamics is spot on. She has helped me better understand myself, my family relationships, and the impact of past experiences. She provides a structured, yet compassionate approach to repairing broken connections."