Stephen Kass, LCSW

Stephen Kass is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, and mood challenges. He focuses on thoughts and everyday habits that shape how people cope. He writes short, clear plans with clients and offers straightforward support for life problems that feel heavy or stuck.

He uses a mix of practical approaches to help clients notice unhelpful thinking and try small changes. Sessions often include breathing and grounding, talking through difficult memories, and experimenting with new daily routines. The aim is steady progress rather than quick fixes.

With eight years of experience, Stephen centers sessions on collaboration and respect. He pays attention to attachment issues, abandonment concerns, and relationship patterns that keep problems repeating. He also addresses addictions, anger, eating and sleep struggles, and compulsive or obsessive behaviors.

Stephen brings together techniques from cognitive behavioral ideas and emotion-focused work to help people relate differently to their feelings. He uses acceptance-based tools to reduce struggle with painful thoughts. He practices client-centered care so each plan fits what the person actually needs.

Stephen works in California and conducts therapy in English. He supports people dealing with isolation, guilt and shame, life-purpose questions, and men’s issues. To begin, visitors should follow the site’s Start Therapy flow to match and schedule a session.

How therapeutic approaches shape online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice painful thoughts without getting stuck by them and choose actions that align with their values. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and habits that feel out of control. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting unhelpful thinking and testing small behavior changes to reduce distress and improve daily functioning; it is commonly used for panic, compulsions, and mood concerns. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) centers on understanding and shifting emotional responses in relationships and can help with attachment and intimacy issues.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to pick methods that match their goals, needs, and preferences. That process may involve trying different tools and adjusting the plan as progress is made.

Confirm current session options before booking so you know what formats are offered. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when time is tight, and reduce travel time. It also lets people use quieter surroundings or avoid being on camera if that helps them focus. Licensed professionals can adapt ACT, CBT, and EFT techniques effectively in remote sessions while helping clients build new habits in everyday life.