About Stephen
Stephen Rassi is an LMSW with 19 years of professional experience who helps people manage stress, anxiety, and LGBTQ concerns. Stephen centers calm, practical conversation so people can say what they’re feeling and be heard. Sessions focus on clear steps and small changes that make daily life easier.
Stephen aims to create an open space without judgment. Conversations cover immediate coping skills and longer-term goals. He listens for patterns that keep problems going and helps people try different ways of responding.
Background and approach
Workplace stress and gender dysphoria are areas he often addresses. That might include coping strategies for tense work situations, navigating identity questions, or planning next steps with care and pacing. Stephen helps people sort options and pick what feels manageable.
Therapy sessions typically mix talk with practical tools. Stephen introduces simple exercises people can use between sessions to reduce anxiety and steady mood. Progress is tracked in small, concrete ways so people can see what’s changing.
Sessions are offered in English and conducted remotely through phone, video, chat, or text-based messaging. Stephen supports each person’s pace and aims to make therapy fit into busy days. He encourages the first step of answering a short questionnaire to begin matching with a therapist.
Evidence-based techniques and online care
Stephen uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on skills people can practice. One approach emphasizes practical coping skills for anxiety and stress, teaching breathing, grounding, and thought-management strategies to reduce immediate distress. These techniques help when worries feel overwhelming and when fast relief is needed.Another common element is problem-solving focused work for workplace issues and daily stress. This involves breaking problems into smaller parts, weighing options, and testing small changes to see what helps. For gender dysphoria and LGBTQ concerns, conversations often center on identity support, exploring options, and planning steps that feel safe and affirming.
Finding the right approach happens together. The therapist will talk with the person about goals, try different techniques, and adjust the plan based on what feels helpful. This collaborative process makes it more likely that the therapy approach matches the person's needs and preferences.
Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video sessions allow face-to-face conversation when visual cues are helpful. Phone sessions can work well when bandwidth is limited or when a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging let people send updates or ask for brief support between sessions. These formats make therapy more flexible and easier to fit into busy lives.
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- Experience
- 19 years
- Licensed
- Michigan
- Languages
- English
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