Stephen Kass is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and self-esteem concerns. He focuses on practical steps that build understanding and resilience so daily life feels more manageable.
He works in a conversational, straightforward way. Sessions are aimed at making emotions easier to understand and respond to. People often come to him for help with relationships, intimacy issues, addictions, sleep and eating problems, or career and life-purpose questions.
Stephen blends several evidence-based methods to meet each person where they are. He uses tools from cognitive behavioral approaches and acceptance and commitment strategies to address thinking patterns and unhelpful behaviors. He also draws on attachment-based and emotionally focused ideas to work on how people connect with others.
In sessions he emphasizes clear, doable skills. That can mean practicing new ways to talk about needs, learning short exercises to calm intense feelings, or trying step-by-step behavior changes. He aims to reduce isolation and build stronger coping so people can return to everyday life with more confidence.
Stephen has eight years of clinical experience as an LCSW in California. He works in English and focuses on creating a collaborative space where clients set goals and define progress. To begin, readers should confirm session options and scheduling details before booking.
Therapeutic approaches and how they translate online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then committing to actions that match personal values. It often helps with anxiety, low mood, and low self-esteem by clarifying what matters and building small steps toward those values.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact, and teaches practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns. It can be useful for depression, panic, obsessive thinking, and mood regulation.
Attachment-Based Therapy attends to how past relationships shape current patterns of connection and trust. It is helpful for people who want to understand repeated relationship struggles, abandonment concerns, or attachment wounds.
Finding the best approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with clients to choose methods that fit their goals, preferences, and day-to-day life. That means trying techniques, checking what helps, and adjusting the plan together.
Confirm the session formats with the therapist before you book, as options are not listed here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. They also let people practice skills in contexts that matter to them, then bring those experiences back into session for review.
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, self-esteem, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, sleep and eating problems, career questions, and related concerns such as attachment and communication problems.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He uses a conversational, collaborative approach that focuses on practical skills and personal understanding. Sessions aim to make emotions easier to manage and promote step-by-step change.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has eight years of professional experience working as a therapist in clinical settings and independent practice contexts.
What credentials and region apply?
He holds an LCSW license in California and practices there.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US or in other countries work together with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are costs and subscription handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with him?
Select the continue button on this profile, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
