- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Attachment-based work
About Stephen
Stephen Kass is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in California with eight years of professional experience. He works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, low self-esteem, addiction concerns, relationship and intimacy-related issues, and career or life-purpose questions. Sessions are conducted in English and focus on practical steps to address daily struggles.
Stephen helps people name hard-to-identify emotions and patterns that keep repeating. He uses talk therapy to clarify what matters to each person and to reduce the confusion around feelings like shame, guilt, anger, and loneliness. Conversations include concrete skills for mood management, sleep and eating concerns, and impulse control when those are present.
His approach blends Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). That mix aims to make emotions clearer, notice unhelpful thinking, and choose actions that match personal values. Attachment-based ideas are also used when abandonment or attachment issues are part of the problem.
In sessions he will help identify communication patterns and problem behaviors. Work may include tracking reactions, practicing new ways to speak about feelings, and testing small behavior changes between meetings. The emphasis is on steady progress rather than quick fixes.
Stephen draws on his LCSW training to guide clients through mood disorders, obsessive or compulsive tendencies, panic, paranoia, and other complex presentations that affect daily life. People looking for practical, emotion-focused work can use the site to learn more and take the next step.
How Stephen integrates EFT, ACT and CBT in remote sessions
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) focuses on identifying and naming difficult emotions and the patterns they create, which can be useful when relationship or attachment themes keep repeating. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) teaches how to notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck, then choose actions that align with personal values. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts and behaviors that maintain anxiety, depression, or compulsive patterns and tests practical changes to reduce symptoms.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Stephen will collaborate with each client to decide which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. That collaborative process includes checking in on what’s working and adjusting the focus as therapy progresses.
Session formats are not listed in his biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, or let someone avoid being on camera if that helps them engage. Licensed professionals often use the same therapeutic skills over video or phone, and Stephen can help clarify how to shape sessions to everyday life and practical constraints.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, self-esteem issues, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related problems, eating and sleeping concerns, career and life-purpose questions, and related areas such as abandonment and attachment issues.
What therapeutic style does he use?
He uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy alongside Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, client-centered and attachment-based approaches to help clients clarify emotions and change patterns.
How much experience does he have?
He has eight years of clinical experience working as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in California.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He holds an LCSW credential and practices in California.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with him?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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