Stephen Kass, LCSW
Therapist in California
Stephen Kass, LCSW, helps people who feel overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, grief, or life transitions.
- Licensed inCalifornia
- License137466
- NPI 1003551631
- Experience8+ years
- LanguagesEnglish
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About Stephen
Stephen Kass, LCSW, helps people who feel overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, grief, or life transitions. He works with clients who struggle with stress, self-esteem, addiction, or relationship and intimacy concerns. Sessions are practical and focused on what matters most to each person.
Stephen practices in California and conducts therapy in English. He uses attachment-based ideas to look at how early relationships shape current patterns. That often means noticing how people respond when they feel rejected, abandoned, or alone.
Background and approach
He combines this with cognitive behavior techniques to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps clients clarify values and take small steps toward them. In sessions he listens closely and asks clear questions about what is getting in the way.
He teaches tools for managing panic, obsessive thoughts, and mood swings. He also addresses communication problems, control issues, and feelings of shame or guilt. Stephen draws on Emotionally-Focused and client-centered methods to make space for emotional experience.
That approach supports people who feel isolated or stuck in repetitive patterns. He helps clients build stronger emotion regulation and more honest connection with others. With eight years of practice, Stephen emphasizes collaboration and steady progress.
Sessions may include short exercises, skill practice, or focused conversations about life purpose and decision-making. He aims to help people regain a sense of agency and clearer direction.
Credentials
- LCSW (California)
- License 137466 · expires March 2028
- NPI
- 1003551631 · national provider identifier
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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
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- 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 attachment work and ACT translate to online therapy
Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on patterns formed in close relationships and how those patterns influence current reactions and needs. Online sessions let clients discuss feelings of abandonment, loneliness, and communication problems while learning new ways to relate. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, teaches people to notice difficult thoughts and feelings and still move toward what matters to them. That approach can help with anxiety, depression, and issues like perfectionism or avoidance in a few concrete steps.Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively to identify whether attachment-focused work, ACT, CBT, or emotionally-focused methods best match a client's goals. Together they set priorities, try techniques, and adjust the path based on what helps most in real life.
Online therapy using video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offers flexibility for busy schedules and different comfort levels. Video helps when visual cues matter, phone works when bandwidth is limited, live chat or texting can fit quick check-ins or ongoing support between sessions. These options make it easier to keep regular appointments, practice skills between meetings, and bring therapy into everyday routines.
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Frequently asked
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, and self-esteem struggles, along with relationship and intimacy-related issues.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He combines attachment-based thinking with client-centered listening and active skill teaching to address emotions and behavior in a straightforward way.
How long has he been practicing?
He has eight years of experience working as a licensed clinical social worker in California.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He holds the LCSW credential and practices in California.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can I work with him from another country?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How are costs and getting started handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time; start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire.
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