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Qibei Shen Steiner (She/Her)

Marriage Family Therapist Trainee
Tel: (510) 496 6002 ext. 7
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“If you’ve come to help me, you’re wasting your time. But if you’ve come because your liberation is bound with mine, then let us work together.”
​– An elder from the Achuar tribe of Ecuador

Qibei Shen Steiner is devoted to supporting individuals to navigate life’s challenges with dignity, hope, and resources to heal and grow. With over 12 years of experience in practicing holistic healing and somatic mindfulness, she offers a compassionate, integrative approach to therapy that emphasizes the integration of the body, mind, and spirit.
Having moved through her own early life struggles, Qibei holds a deep understanding of what it feels like to long for connection and belonging. In her practice, Qibei creates a therapeutic space rooted in deep listening and embodied presence, where the clients feel truly seen, heard, and valued. She believes the importance of meeting clients where they are, helping them feel safe to explore their emotions, struggles, and aspirations. She empowers clients to reconnect with their innate wisdom through somatic practices that address trauma effectively and foster sustainable healing.
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Drawing from her own parenting experiences, Qibei is deeply attuned to the dynamics of family life and generational patterns, infusing her work with creativity, playfulness, and a profound sensitivity to meet the unique needs of families and children.
 
Central to Qibei’s approach is the cultivation of life-affirming relationships—within oneself, with others, and with the wider world—as essential for well-being. Committed to empowering her clients, she supports them in embracing their fullest potential, fostering greater authenticity and freedom in their lives.


Clinical areas of interest:

Relational Trauma
Loss and Grief
Anxiety and Stress
Life Transitions
Religious Trauma and Spirituality


Qibei Shen Steiner is currently a Marriage & Family Therapist Trainee, working under the supervision of Jeanette (Jen) Shelby, LMFT #127144. She holds a Bachelor’s a degree in Interdisciplinary Studies from California Institute of Integral Studies, and is pursuing her Master’s in Somatic Psychology at the California Institute of Integral Studies.
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Heart in Balance Counseling Center
6536 Telegraph Avenue, Suite C 201
Oakland, CA 94609
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Tel: (510) 496 6002 ext. 1
Email: [email protected]
Heart in Balance is a non-profit, 501(C)3, training and counseling center, in Oakland California, that provides integrative approaches to working with a diverse community of clients and programs. 

Our therapists are Registered Marriage Family Therapist Associates, Post Graduate Trainees and Trainees in Practicum, who possess a broad range of approaches, experience and perspectives. 

We provide both short and long-term psychotherapy to individuals, couples, family, children, and adolescents. We make sessions available with affordable and sliding scale fees.
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    • Supervisor Program
    • Associate Program
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