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Stephen Weiss, LICSW, LCSW
Arizona
LICSW LCSW - Stress and relationship concerns
See online therapy options- CBT techniques
- ACT and attachment
- Addiction support
About Stephen
Stephen Weiss is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) in Washington and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Arizona. He has 40 years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, addiction, relationship strain, trauma, depression, grief, and parenting concerns.
He offers straightforward, practical sessions that focus on what is getting in the way of daily functioning. Sessions look at thoughts, feelings, and actions. He helps people notice patterns and try different responses to old problems.
Stephen uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy along with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and attachment-informed methods. He also draws on client-centered and dialectical behavior approaches when they fit the person’s goals. Treatment emphasizes skills people can use between sessions as well as discussion in the session itself.
He works with relationship and intimacy-related issues, family of origin matters, adoption and foster care concerns, codependency, addiction, and personality-related struggles such as avoidant and dependent patterns. He also supports people facing career stress, caregiver strain, and compassion fatigue.
Sessions respect clients' faith when that matters to them. Stephen describes therapy as a collaborative process where the client’s perspective guides decisions about change. He prefers clear, direct communication and practical steps rather than abstract talk.
How his approaches translate to online work
Stephen commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors. CBT sessions often include practical exercises and homework to reduce anxiety, manage mood, and change habits. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is used to help people clarify values and accept difficult emotions while taking committed action toward goals. ACT can be useful for stress, grief, and ongoing life changes. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on patterns in close relationships and how early experiences shape current connection and trust, which can aid intimacy and family issues.Finding the right approach is part of the work. He collaborates with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That means trying a skill-based CBT focus one week and shifting to values work or attachment discussion another week if that better serves the person's needs.
Confirm current session formats before booking so you know which options are offered. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They also let people use video or phone options according to what best supports consistent attendance. Ask about available formats when you schedule to pick what works for day-to-day life.
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Experience
40+ years
Listed in
Arizona, Washington
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he focus on?
He works with stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting concerns, and related family problems.
How would he describe his therapeutic approach?
He uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, attachment-informed work, client-centered methods, and DBT skills when helpful.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 40 years of experience as a social work clinician supporting people through a range of life challenges.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He holds LICSW and LCSW credentials and practices out of Arizona with a Washington LICSW noted as well.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin scheduling a session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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