Licensed clinical social worker recordCalifornia
Stephen Kass, LCSW
California
Licensed clinical social worker - anxiety and relationships
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in California
- LCSW, licence 137466
- NPI
- 1003551631
- Experience
- 8 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
- ACT
- CBT
- Attachment work
About Stephen
Stephen Kass is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) licensed in California with eight years of experience. He helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, self-esteem struggles, addictions, and relationship or intimacy-related concerns. He also works with issues linked to eating, sleeping, career strain, and LGBT-related concerns.
Stephen uses practical talk and active techniques to help people gain clearer self-understanding. Sessions tend to focus on what matters now - behavior, feelings, and steps a person can try between meetings. He draws from several approaches, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Attachment-Based Therapy.
People often come for help with abandonment or attachment difficulties, communication problems, control and impulse issues, guilt and shame, or a sense of isolation. He also addresses mood disorders, panic and obsessive-compulsive symptoms, paranoia, and personality-related patterns. Work on life purpose and men's issues is part of his practice too.
In sessions Stephen helps people practice new ways of responding to strong emotions. He offers concrete skills for emotion regulation and communication. He also supports decision-making around work, relationships, and recovery from addictive patterns.
Sessions are conducted in English and based in California. To begin, a short matching questionnaire is completed and a first session is scheduled. Costs vary by location and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
BHow sessions work
How his therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) emphasizes identifying personal values and taking small, committed steps toward them. It helps when anxiety, avoidance, or low motivation get in the way of daily life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on noticing unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce symptoms like panic, low mood, or compulsive actions. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at patterns in close relationships and how early attachment experiences affect current reactions and communication.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Stephen will collaborate with each person to match methods to their goals, needs, and preferences. That process can include trying a technique for a few sessions and then adjusting the plan based on what helps most.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online session options before booking. Many people find online sessions easier to fit into a busy life because they remove commute time, allow shorter check-ins during a workday break, or avoid needing to be on camera for every meeting. The therapist will discuss how to shape session length and focus to fit someone’s schedule and goals.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, self-esteem, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, and related concerns listed on his profile.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He uses practical, talk-based work drawing on approaches like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Attachment-Based Therapy to focus on behavior and emotions.
How much experience does he have?
He has eight years of clinical experience as a licensed practitioner working with a range of mood and relationship concerns.
What are his credentials and where is he licensed?
He is a licensed clinical social worker, LCSW, licensed in California.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he work with international clients?
He is not accepting international clients at this time.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies by location and sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers