Licensed clinical social worker recordCalifornia
Stephen Fiechter, LCSW
California
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - LGBTQ+ and life changes
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in California
- LCSW, licence 81136
- NPI
- 1386833739
- Experience
- 5 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- California
These details come from information Stephen 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
- LGBTQ+ concerns
- Grief and trauma
- Body image issues
About Stephen
Stephen Fiechter is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California with five years of clinical experience. He focuses on supporting people in the LGBTQ+ community and those facing major life changes, grief, trauma, body image concerns, and intimacy-related issues. He works with people who want clearer sense of self and steadier emotional footing.
He uses straightforward conversations to help clients name what feels hard and find practical next steps. Sessions often include looking at patterns from family of origin, attachment, and past relationships to see how those patterns show up now. He also addresses shame, isolation, and issues tied to sexuality, including kink and BDSM when relevant.
Stephen pays attention to challenges that come with aging, men’s issues, and living with or processing an HIV diagnosis. He helps people who struggle with codependency, commitment worries, eating and food-related issues, and hoarding to notice small changes that add up over time.
Clients can expect a focus on concrete coping skills alongside longer-term work about identity and purpose. He talks through grief reactions and practical ways to manage day-to-day life during transitions. The work balances problem-solving with exploring meaning and relationships.
Stephen offers sessions in English and does not take international clients. Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
BHow sessions work
Approaches Stephen Uses and how they work online
Stephen uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide sessions. One common approach is skills-focused work that teaches coping strategies and behavioral tools for managing anxiety, grief, or intrusive memories. This approach breaks problems into manageable steps and practices new responses in day-to-day life.Another emphasis is attachment-focused exploration, which looks at how early relationships shape current patterns. That work involves talking through relationship history, noticing recurring interactions, and trying different ways of relating to reduce isolation and shame.
Deciding which approach to use is collaborative. The therapist will discuss options, try methods in early sessions, and adjust based on what helps meet a person’s goals and preferences. Clients are encouraged to give feedback so the plan evolves together.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm the current options before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit sessions into busy days, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Some formats also require less bandwidth or let people choose whether to use video, which can help match sessions to practical day-to-day needs.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he help with?
He works with people around LGBT issues, trauma and abuse, grief, coping with life changes, and intimacy-related concerns, plus related areas such as body image and codependency.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He uses plain, conversational sessions that mix concrete coping skills with deeper exploration of attachment and identity. The focus is on practical next steps and understanding patterns that repeat.
How much experience does he have?
He has five years of clinical experience working as a therapist in California.
Is he licensed and where does he practice?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California and practices with that credential in that state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and services use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is provided during the sign-up process.
What do I do to start therapy?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers