Finding a professional who truly understands the difference between justified estrangement and clinical alienation is the first step toward family restoration. A specialized therapist for parental alienation acts as a forensic guide, navigating the complex emotions of a child who has been coached to reject a loving parent. Dr. Steinberg’s fifty years of experience allow her to spot coached rejection that generalist therapists often miss. Her clinical authority provides the necessary weight to support a family’s transition from high-conflict chaos back to emotional stability.