- Depression and mood support
- Values-based tools
- Attachment focused
About Stephen
Stephen Kass is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people facing depression, anxiety, stress, grief, and self-esteem struggles. He works with individuals who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or isolated and want straightforward support and tools to feel better.
Stephen uses practical, conversational therapy. He helps clients name what matters, notice unhelpful patterns, and try small changes that fit daily life. Sessions focus on clear steps and building skills rather than jargon or long lectures.
In his work he draws on cognitive behavioral ideas to spot thought patterns, acceptance and commitment approaches to clarify values and take meaningful action, and attachment-based perspectives to understand closeness and trust. He also uses client-centered and emotionally focused methods to keep the conversation grounded in each person's experience.
Over eight years he has supported people through mood challenges, panic and obsessive concerns, relationship and intimacy questions, addiction struggles, and issues around shame, guilt, and abandonment. His California practice emphasizes steady progress and practical coping skills.
People who choose Stephen often want a direct, compassionate therapist who helps them make sense of painful emotions and try doable changes. To begin, clients typically identify a few immediate goals and then build skills to meet them while exploring deeper patterns that affect daily life.
Stephen uses practical, conversational therapy. He helps clients name what matters, notice unhelpful patterns, and try small changes that fit daily life. Sessions focus on clear steps and building skills rather than jargon or long lectures.
In his work he draws on cognitive behavioral ideas to spot thought patterns, acceptance and commitment approaches to clarify values and take meaningful action, and attachment-based perspectives to understand closeness and trust. He also uses client-centered and emotionally focused methods to keep the conversation grounded in each person's experience.
Over eight years he has supported people through mood challenges, panic and obsessive concerns, relationship and intimacy questions, addiction struggles, and issues around shame, guilt, and abandonment. His California practice emphasizes steady progress and practical coping skills.
People who choose Stephen often want a direct, compassionate therapist who helps them make sense of painful emotions and try doable changes. To begin, clients typically identify a few immediate goals and then build skills to meet them while exploring deeper patterns that affect daily life.
This summary is based on the profile information listed on BetterHelp.