- Family of origin issues
- Stress and anxiety
- Addiction support
About Stephen
Stephen Weiss is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker in Washington and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Arizona with 40 years of experience. He works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, relationship problems, grief, and family of origin issues. He also supports people dealing with parenting struggles, intimacy concerns, anger, and life changes.
He offers straightforward, practical counseling. Sessions start where the person is. He helps people identify strengths, clarify what they want to change, and make realistic steps toward those changes. He respects faith as part of some clients' lives and can include that when appropriate.
His background spans individual and couple-focused work and many years helping people with substance use and personality-related concerns. He uses a mix of approaches to match what each person needs. The relationship between therapist and client is central to how he works.
In session he listens first and then shares strategies people can use between meetings. Those strategies can include skills for managing emotions, techniques to shift unhelpful thoughts, and exercises to improve connection in relationships. He describes his role as collaborative rather than directive.
People who come because patterns from their family of origin still shape their choices will find conversations that look at those patterns and practical ways to change them. He aims to make decisions about next steps together, helping clients choose what to try and when to adjust the plan.
Therapeutic approaches and remote sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people notice unhelpful thoughts and commit to actions that reflect their values. It can be useful for anxiety, stress, and decisions about meaningful change. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at patterns formed in early relationships and how those patterns affect present-day connections and intimacy. Client-Centered Therapy places the person's perspective at the center and emphasizes listening and responding to what the client brings.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss these methods with the client and decide together which fits best for the person's goals and preferences. That collaborative process guides which techniques get used and how sessions are structured.
Confirm current session options before booking so you know how sessions are offered. Online work can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy week, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Therapists can teach emotion-regulation skills, thought-challenging exercises, and relationship strategies through remote sessions, then adapt follow-up tasks to everyday life.
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Experience
40+ years
Listed in
Arizona, Washington
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, relationship problems, grief, parenting strain, intimacy-related issues, and family of origin issues among other concerns.
What is his therapeutic style?
He starts where the client is and works collaboratively. Expect a mix of listening, skills practice, and problem-solving tailored to what the client wants to change.
How much experience does he have?
He has forty years of clinical experience working with individuals and couples on life stressors, addictions, and relationship difficulties.
What credentials and location are listed?
He holds LICSW (Washington) and LCSW (Arizona) credentials and practices from Arizona.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How does payment work and what does it cost?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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