Licensed clinical social worker recordTennessee
Stefan Bain, LCSW
Tennessee
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - sex-related issues and men's health
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Tennessee
- LCSW, licence 6460
- Licensed in California
- LCSW, licence 21512
- NPI
- 1639415276
- Experience
- 30 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Tennessee
These details come from information Stefan supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- Sexual performance issues
- Compulsive sexual behavior
- Infidelity concerns
About Stefan
Stefan Bain is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California and Tennessee with 30 years of clinical experience. He focuses on sex-related issues and works primarily with men. His practice also addresses linked concerns such as anxiety, depression, addiction, anger, trauma, body image, and questions of sexual identity and fantasy.
Bain draws on a mix of therapy approaches to match what a person needs in the moment. He uses cognitive behavioral tools to identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. He also uses attachment-based ideas to examine relationship patterns and client-centered techniques to follow what the client brings to the session.
Sessions often include direct discussion of sexual performance problems, infidelity, compulsive sexual behavior, pornography concerns, and sexual disorders. When related problems appear, he brings them into the work, for example, coping with grief, sleep disruption, parenting stress, or workplace pressure. The aim is practical change and clearer choices rather than abstract theory.
Clients can expect a conversational style that focuses on specific goals and skills. Conversations may include behavior experiments, communication practice, and attention to emotional responses. Progress is reviewed regularly and plans are adjusted as needed.
Bain accepts international clients and conducts services from Tennessee. Sessions follow a subscription billing model that can be canceled at any time. To begin, prospective clients complete a brief matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
BHow sessions work
How his therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Stefan uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) as core methods. ACT helps people notice unhelpful reactions and focus on values-based actions instead. It can help with anxiety, compulsive sexual behavior, and choices about relationships. CBT breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and then practices new behaviors and thinking. It is useful for performance anxiety, sleep disruption, mood, and addiction-related patterns.He also uses Attachment-Based Therapy ideas to look at how early and current relationship patterns affect sexual and intimacy concerns. This perspective helps when trust, communication, or closeness are part of the problem. Deciding which methods to emphasize is a shared process. The therapist and client talk through goals and preferences, try approaches, and adjust plans based on what is helping.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking since formats are not specified in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins during a work break, reduce travel time, and let people work from quieter surroundings. Discuss the practical session options when you set up the first appointment so sessions match your timing and needs.
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Experience
30+ years
Listed in
Tennessee, California
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he address?
He focuses on sex-related concerns for men, including performance problems, infidelity, sexual compulsion, porn-related issues, and sexual disorders. He also works with linked issues like anxiety, depression, trauma, and addiction.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses a conversational, interactive approach that draws from cognitive behavioral techniques, attachment ideas, and client-centered work. Sessions emphasize practical skills, communication practice, and reviewing progress.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has three decades of experience as a psychotherapist. That background informs how he integrates different approaches for sex-related and related life concerns.
Is he a licensed clinician and where is he licensed?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker listed as CA LCSW and TN LCSW. He practices from Tennessee.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with him?
He accepts international clients. Confirm any scheduling or time zone details when arranging sessions.
How does payment work and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is provided when selecting session options.
What are the first steps to start therapy?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to get started.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers