- Performance and infidelity
- Sexual compulsion
- Cognitive behavioral work
About Stefan
Stefan Bain is an LCSW with 30 years of clinical experience based in Tennessee. He lists stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship concerns, and sexual issues among his focus areas. He works in English and accepts international clients.
He focuses on sex-related concerns and speaks directly about performance problems, infidelity, sexual compulsion and related issues. Stefan also addresses factors that often sit alongside those concerns, such as anxiety, depression, anger, addiction, trauma, body image, and questions about sexual identity and fantasy. Sessions tend to combine conversation about current problems with practical strategies to manage symptoms.
His background includes a Master of Social Work from UC Berkeley and postgraduate training at Vanderbilt University. He holds the Clinical Social Work credential LCSW in Tennessee and California. Over three decades he has worked with many people presenting overlapping concerns and complex histories.
Stefan draws on a mix of approaches in session. Cognitive behavioral ideas are used to spot and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Attachment-based and emotionally focused work look at patterns in relationships and emotional response. Acceptance and commitment elements and client-centered skills support values-based choices and collaborative discussion about goals.
He aims to help people develop tools they can use after therapy ends. That includes practical coping strategies and clearer ways to communicate about intimate topics. To begin, the profile asks prospective clients to follow the stated booking steps and confirm current session options before scheduling.
How Stefan uses evidence-based approaches online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then identifying personal values to guide action; it can help with anxiety, avoidance and motivation. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviors and helps people practice different responses; it is often used for anxiety, intrusive thoughts, and behavior change. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at patterns in relationships and how early experiences affect current emotional responses; it can help with intimacy, trust, and relationship patterns. Finding the right approach is part of the work. Stefan discusses options and adapts what he does based on a person’s needs, goals, and preferences. He works collaboratively to decide which methods to try and checks in about what is or is not helping along the way. The original biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm the current options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. They can also let people choose whether to use video or audio depending on comfort, bandwidth, or the kind of conversation planned.Areas of expertise
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Experience
30+ years
Listed in
Tennessee, California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address?
Stefan lists stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and a range of sex-related issues including performance, infidelity, and sexual compulsion among his focus areas.
What is his therapy style like?
He uses an interactive, conversational style that blends practical strategies with talk therapy. Expect discussion of current problems and tools to manage them.
How much experience does he have?
He has 30 years of experience working as a psychotherapist, including training at UC Berkeley and postgraduate work at Vanderbilt University.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is an LCSW and holds licensure in Tennessee and California; his practice is listed in Tennessee and sessions are offered in English.
Can I work with him from another country?
He accepts international clients; language of sessions is English.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.