Stefan Bain
LCSW focusing on men's sex-related concerns
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About
Stefan Bain, LCSW, brings three decades of clinical practice to a Tennessee-based therapy focus that centers on sex-related concerns for men. Educated at UC Berkeley with postgraduate training at Vanderbilt University, he concentrates his work on issues such as performance concerns, infidelity, sexual addiction and compulsion, pornography-related problems, and other sexual disorders.
He approaches these issues in the context of connected life stressors, addressing factors that often influence sexual wellbeing, including anger management, substance and behavioral addiction, anxiety and depression, trauma, challenges with body acceptance, and exploration of sexual identity and fantasy. His practice emphasizes respectful and empathetic engagement in sessions that invite direct, practical exploration of presenting problems.
Bain combines cognitive-behavioral, humanistic, psychodynamic, and rational-emotive methods and adapts treatment to the specific needs of each individual. He aims to equip people with tools and skills intended to support ongoing wellbeing after therapy ends, and he frames therapy as one part of a broader plan for personal health and wholeness.
He approaches these issues in the context of connected life stressors, addressing factors that often influence sexual wellbeing, including anger management, substance and behavioral addiction, anxiety and depression, trauma, challenges with body acceptance, and exploration of sexual identity and fantasy. His practice emphasizes respectful and empathetic engagement in sessions that invite direct, practical exploration of presenting problems.
Bain combines cognitive-behavioral, humanistic, psychodynamic, and rational-emotive methods and adapts treatment to the specific needs of each individual. He aims to equip people with tools and skills intended to support ongoing wellbeing after therapy ends, and he frames therapy as one part of a broader plan for personal health and wholeness.
- Location:
- Tennessee, United States
- Years Experience:
- 30
- Gender:
- Male
- Languages Spoken:
- English
- Therapist of Color:
- No
- Communication Options:
- Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging
Specialties
Primary area of focus:Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, LGBT, Relationship issues, Depression
Other areas of experience: Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Antisocial personality, Attachment issues, Body image, Cancer, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Divorce and separation, Fatherhood issues, Fertility issues, Forgiveness, Gender dysphoria, HIV / AIDS, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Paranoia, Phobias, Post-traumatic stress, Self-love, Sex addiction, Sexual assault and abuse, Sexual dysfunction, Sexuality, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Therapeutic approach:Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
Credentials & Verification
- Credentials: CA LCSW 21512, TN LCSW 6460
- NPI Number: 1639415276
- License: LCSW (Tennessee), LCSW (California)
Remote therapy options and approaches
Bain provides remote sessions by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to meet different communication preferences. In remote work he uses structured, skills-based methods drawn from cognitive behavioral therapy to identify and change unhelpful thought and behavior patterns. That approach can support work on performance worries, compulsive behaviors, and the routines that maintain distress.
He also integrates mindfulness-informed strategies to increase present-moment awareness and reduce reactivity, and emotionally focused ideas to explore attachment patterns and relational responses that influence intimacy. These approaches are described and applied collaboratively, with attention to what fits each individual. Men seeking focused attention on sex-related concerns can expect a partnership that tailors tasks, reflection, and exercises to their goals while using video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging as the session format.
What is Stefan Bain's professional background?
He has 30 years of clinical experience and received education at UC Berkeley with postgraduate training at Vanderbilt University.
What credentials does he hold?
He is licensed as an LCSW. License details include CA LCSW 21512 and TN LCSW 6460.
Which languages does he speak?
English.
Where is his practice located?
He is based in Tennessee.
What ways can someone work with him?
His practice focuses on sex-related issues for men and addresses related areas such as anger, addiction, anxiety, depression, trauma, body acceptance, and sexual identity and fantasy exploration.
Does he accept international clients?
Yes. He accepts international clients.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
To begin, use the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire.