Stephen Kass, LCSW

Stephen Kass is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people manage anxiety, depression, stress, grief, and self-esteem struggles. He speaks in plain terms and focuses on practical steps that people can use in daily life.

He spends time understanding each person's history and the patterns that keep them stuck. Sessions look at thoughts, behaviors, and relationships to find helpful changes. He uses conversations, exercises, and homework people can try between meetings.

Stephen draws from cognitive behavioral approaches to challenge unhelpful thinking and build different actions. He also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ideas to help people accept difficult feelings and move toward what matters. Attachment-based work informs how he looks at relationship patterns and feelings about connection.

He has eight years of clinical experience working with a wide range of concerns, including addictions, panic attacks, obsessive-compulsive features, and issues around intimacy and communication. He also supports people dealing with guilt, shame, isolation, and questions about life purpose.

Sessions are offered in English and take place online using video, phone, chat, or text formats. Stephen is licensed in California as an LCSW and uses a collaborative style to tailor therapy to each person's needs.

To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability. The subscription model can be canceled at any time.

How therapy approaches work online

Stephen uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and change unhelpful thoughts and routines. CBT breaks problems into small, testable steps so clients can try new behaviors and see what changes.

He also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which teaches ways to accept difficult feelings while taking action toward personal values. ACT is useful for anxiety, persistent worry, and getting unstuck from avoidance. Attachment-Based Therapy informs his work on relationship patterns, helping people understand how early connections shape current reactions and communication.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Stephen discusses goals and preferences with each person and adjusts methods as needed. He works with clients to choose strategies that feel manageable and relevant to their lives.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues, phone sessions use less bandwidth, and live chat or text messaging suit brief check-ins or ongoing support. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and different daily routines.