- Practical coping skills
- Attachment focused work
- Clear communication tools
About Stephen
Stephen Kass is a licensed clinical social worker who helps men and others who are struggling with stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, addictions, or problems at work and in relationships. He focuses on practical steps people can use right away. Sessions aim to make difficult feelings easier to understand and manage.
He draws on several therapy approaches to match what each person needs. That can mean learning new ways to handle anxious thoughts, practicing skills to reconnect after isolation, or talking through patterns that lead to shame and guilt. He also works with issues like obsessive behaviors, panic attacks, and problems around intimacy.
Stephen creates a calm, straightforward space where people can speak honestly. He listens for patterns tied to attachment and communication, then helps identify small changes that make a real difference day to day. He emphasizes real-world skills over jargon.
Clients who work with him can expect a collaborative process. Goals are set together and adjusted as progress is made. He uses practical tools from cognitive and mindfulness-based methods alongside emotionally focused and client-centered techniques.
Stephen brings eight years of clinical experience in California to his practice as an LCSW. He offers help in English and supports concerns specific to men alongside a broad range of emotional and behavioral struggles. To begin, people choose a Start Therapy button and complete a brief matching questionnaire before scheduling.
How his approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and commit to values-based action. It is useful for anxiety, avoidance, and finding purpose. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing thought and behavior patterns that keep problems going, which can help with depression, panic, and obsessive thinking. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current patterns and aims to improve communication and connection in close relationships.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Stephen will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels most useful. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust the plan as progress is made.
Confirm current session options before booking because formats are not specified in the biography. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, cut commute time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It also gives flexibility for people who need quieter surroundings or prefer not to use video every time. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises, mindfulness practices, and emotionally focused tasks to an online setting so people can build skills between sessions.
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Primary focus
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
8+ years
Credentials
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns can Stephen help with?
He supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, self-esteem struggles, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related issues, eating and sleeping problems, career stress, and men's issues among other concerns.
What is his therapeutic style?
His approach is collaborative and practical, combining cognitive, mindfulness, emotionally focused, and client-centered methods to teach skills and explore patterns in everyday life.
How much experience does he have?
He has eight years of clinical experience working as a licensed therapist in California.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is an LCSW licensed in California and practices there.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.