Therapist profile
Stefan Bain, LCSW
Tennessee
LCSW - Sexual concerns and related stressors
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- License
- LCSW, Tennessee / 6460; LCSW, California / 21512
- NPI
- 1639415276
- Experience
- 30 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Tennessee
About
- Sex performance
- Compulsive sexual behavior
- Attachment issues
About Stefan
Stefan Bain is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 30 years of experience based in Tennessee. He focuses on sex-related concerns and linked stressors, and works with men on issues such as sexual performance, infidelity, sexual compulsion, and porn addiction. He also helps with related challenges like anxiety, depression, anger, trauma, body image, and questions of sexual identity.
He trained at UC Berkeley and completed postgraduate work at Vanderbilt University. Over three decades he has combined different therapeutic methods to respond to the needs clients bring. Sessions tend to be interactive conversations that focus on practical steps and skills rather than long lectures.
Stefan uses methods from cognitive-behavioral work and emotion-focused approaches to help people notice patterns and try different ways of responding. Attachment-based ideas appear when relationship history affects current sexual or intimacy concerns. Client-centered principles guide the pace of work and how topics are introduced.
In practice he looks at the wider picture around sexual problems. That can mean addressing sleep, substance use, stress, or anger that interferes with intimate life. The aim is to give tools people can use between sessions to manage triggers and set personal boundaries.
Sessions are discussion-focused and designed to name the problem, try small behavior changes, and track results. Stefan frames therapy as collaborative work where the client helps shape goals and decide which approaches feel most useful.
How sessions work
How his approaches translate to online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them. It focuses on identifying values and taking small actions that match those values, which can help with anxiety, shame, and patterns that feed compulsive sexual behavior. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and helps clients try different responses to triggers. That can be useful for performance worries, anxiety, and breaking habitual behaviors. Attachment-Based Therapy examines how early relationship patterns shape current intimacy and trust. It can clarify why certain responses show up in sexual or relationship situations and suggest ways to practice different interactions.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist and client will look at goals, preferences, and how practical tools fit into everyday life. Stefan will discuss which methods seem most useful and adjust the plan as sessions progress, so the direction of therapy is a collaborative decision.
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when time is tight, and let people choose quieter surroundings or avoid travel. Licensed professionals can use these formats to keep therapy consistent while focusing on behavior changes, emotion regulation, and improving intimacy-related patterns.
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Experience
30+ years
Listed in
Tennessee, California
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he help with?
He focuses on sex-related issues for men, including performance problems, infidelity, sexual compulsion, and porn addiction. He also addresses related areas such as anxiety, depression, trauma, and body image.
What is his therapy style like?
Sessions are interactive and discussion-focused. He emphasizes practical steps, noticing patterns, and trying small behavior changes between sessions.
How much experience does he have?
He has 30 years of practice as a psychotherapist and completed graduate and postgraduate study at UC Berkeley and Vanderbilt University.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with licenses in California and Tennessee and practices from Tennessee.
Can I work with him if I live outside the U.S.?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options before booking to know whether video or phone sessions are available.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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