Stephen Kass, LCSW
California · 8 years in practice
Stephen Kass is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people facing anxiety, depression, stress, grief, and self-esteem struggles.
License and registration
- LCSW, California
- 137466 · expires March 2028
- NPI
- 1003551631 · national provider identifier
- Years in practice
- 8
- Languages
- English
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About Stephen
Stephen Kass is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people facing anxiety, depression, stress, grief, and self-esteem struggles. He writes and speaks plainly in sessions so clients can make steady, understandable progress. Stephen has eight years of experience working with adults who want clearer emotions and better coping skills.
He aims to build a calm, collaborative space where people can name hard feelings and try new ways of responding.
Background and approach
Sessions focus on practical steps such as recognizing unhelpful thoughts, practicing new behaviors, and improving how people talk about their needs. The work is paced to each person’s readiness and goals. Stephen uses a mix of approaches, including Emotionally-Focused Therapy, cognitive behavioral techniques, and acceptance-based strategies.
That combination helps with mood struggles, attachment concerns, and patterns that keep returning. He often brings attention to how feelings shape behavior and relationships. People who come for help might practice grounding skills, experiment with different communication styles, or set small goals between sessions.
Stephen also addresses issues like compulsive thoughts, panic symptoms, shame, and isolation in clear, step-by-step ways. He supports exploring identity and intimacy concerns without assuming one path fits everyone. Stephen practices in California as an LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker.
He conducts sessions in English and offers several online formats to fit different needs and schedules.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Stephen lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Grief
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Career difficulties
- Coaching
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Mood disorders
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Post-traumatic stress
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual dysfunction
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Visually impaired
- Workplace issues
Approaches Stephen names
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist lists and does not check training records.
Online support
How therapy approaches work online
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) helps people notice and name core emotions and how those feelings shape behavior. It is useful for working through strong feelings, attachment worries, and patterns that repeat in relationships. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) teaches skills to notice thoughts without getting stuck in them and to act according to personal values. It is helpful for anxiety, depression, and for people who feel controlled by difficult thoughts.Finding the right approach is a team effort. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals and try methods that fit their needs. Sessions often mix approaches so clients learn practical skills and also connect more deeply with what matters to them.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy more flexible. Video lets people work face to face from different locations. Phone sessions can be shorter check-ins or an option when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text messaging allow brief check-ins and ongoing support between longer sessions. These options make it easier to schedule work around school, job, or caregiving responsibilities and to practice skills in day-to-day life.
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Questions people ask
What kinds of problems does Stephen help with?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, low self-esteem, addictions, and relationship or intimacy-related issues, among other concerns.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
Sessions are collaborative and straightforward, blending emotion-focused work with cognitive and acceptance-based techniques to help people name feelings and try new behaviors.
What is his experience and background?
He has eight years of clinical experience working with adults on mood, attachment, and behavior patterns, and he aims for clear, paced progress.
Where is he licensed and based?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, practicing in California.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available online?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging as ways to connect.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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