Stephen Weiss, LICSW, LCSW | Therapist in Arizona

40 years experience
Focus on relationships
Practical skill building

About Stephen

Stephen Weiss is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with four decades of practice. He guides people through hard moments like anxiety, depression, grief, addiction, and relationship strain. He focuses on helping clients identify next steps that feel doable and meaningful.

With a practical, down-to-earth style, Stephen begins by meeting people where they are. He helps clients take stock of strengths and limits, then supports decisions about change. He emphasizes an honest working relationship and treats each person as the expert on their life.

Stephen draws on approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based work, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy. He uses these tools to help with emotional regulation, clearer communication, and coping with life transitions. Sessions often involve talking through problems, practicing new skills, and planning small steps forward.

He also addresses concerns related to family history, codependency, abandonment, adoption and foster care, parenting stress, and substance use. Stephen is comfortable supporting people who want their faith considered in therapy and incorporates that when clients request it.

Stephen practices in Arizona and brings a steady, experienced presence to the room. He keeps sessions focused and practical, aiming to help people build habits that reduce distress and improve daily functioning.

Approaches that guide online work and goals

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice painful thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them. It focuses on values and small committed actions to move life in the direction a person cares about, which can help with anxiety, depression, and life changes.

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current patterns. It helps people understand how they connect with others and work toward more secure, steady ways of relating, which can ease intimacy and relationship struggles.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Stephen will work with each client to choose methods that match their goals, needs, and preferences. That collaboration means trying practical steps, checking what helps, and adjusting the plan together.

Confirm the current session options before booking so you know how sessions are offered. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week and reduce travel time. It can also allow shorter check-ins when needed, and let people work on skills between sessions with guided homework or exercises.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety AddictionsRelationship issuesTrauma and abuse Depression

Also works with

Family conflictsGrief Intimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issues Caregiver issues and stress Codependency Commitment issues Communication problems Control issues Dependent personality Divorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgiveness Guilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelity Isolation / loneliness JealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-harmSelf-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family SystemsSystemic Therapy

Experience

40+ years

Credentials

Arizona, Washington

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does Stephen help with?

He helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and grief. He also addresses relationship strain, addictions, parenting concerns, and issues related to codependency and family of origin.

How would you describe his therapeutic style?

Stephen uses a straightforward, collaborative approach that starts where the client is. He focuses on strengths, practical skills, and small steps toward change.

What background does he bring to sessions?

He has 40 years of clinical experience working with a wide range of life challenges, including personality concerns, substance issues, and relationship difficulties.

Which credentials and where does he practice?

He holds LICSW and LCSW credentials and practices in Arizona with licensure also in Washington state noted in his background.

What languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the United States work with him?

He does not accept international clients at this time.

How are costs and payments handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin if I want to work together?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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