Stephen Weiss

Experienced clinician focused on practical growth

LICSW, LCSW Arizona

Experience: 40 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Relationship
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages: English

About Stephen

Stephen Weiss is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with four decades of experience, holding LICSW and LCSW credentials. He practices in Arizona and brings a steady, client-centered orientation to helping people manage the issues that interfere with daily functioning and quality of life.

Background and approach

His work addresses a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy-related issues, parenting challenges, career frustrations, and coping with life changes. He emphasizes an approach that begins where each client is, respecting that change is ultimately a personal choice.

Drawing on methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside acceptance and attachment-informed strategies, he supports clients in identifying strengths, exploring challenges, and deciding which changes to pursue. Stephen aims to build a collaborative therapeutic relationship rooted in transparency and clinical humility while honoring clients' values and beliefs.

His practice includes support for issues such as ADHD, bipolar struggles, compassion fatigue, family of origin concerns, substance use, and the complex effects of abandonment or foster care experiences.

Therapeutic Approaches and How They Work Online

Stephen Weiss integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy into his online practice, using each approach to address different needs. CBT focuses on identifying and adjusting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress. ACT emphasizes values, acceptance of difficult internal experiences, and committed action to help clients navigate life changes and build a meaningful direction.

He also draws on Attachment-Based ideas to explore how early relationship patterns shape current emotional life and interpersonal difficulties, which can be useful when addressing intimacy, family of origin issues, and communication problems. Choosing the right approach is part of the collaborative process; the therapist will work with clients to find methods that align with their goals, preferences, and practical needs rather than imposing a single modality.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to engage, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life transitions, and select the format that feels most comfortable for discussing complex emotional and behavioral concerns with a licensed professional.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does he help with?

He works with issues such as stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy-related issues, parenting, anger, self esteem, career concerns, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes.

What is his general therapeutic style?

His style is collaborative and client-centered, beginning where the person is and emphasizing strengths, transparency, and clinical humility while helping clients decide what changes to pursue.

How much experience does he have in the field?

He brings 40 years of professional experience as a clinical social worker and has worked with a broad range of life and clinical challenges.

What credentials and location are listed?

He is credentialed as LICSW and LCSW with WA LICSW LW61586749 and AZ LCSW LCSW-12136, and his practice is based in Arizona.

Does he provide services in other languages or to international clients?

Sessions are offered in English only and he is not currently accepting international clients.

What session formats are available?

He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different communication preferences.

How are costs and billing handled?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the first steps to begin working together?

To get started select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety AddictionsRelationship issuesTrauma and abuse Depression

Also works with

Family conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue ADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobias Post-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

Licensed

Arizona, Washington

Languages

English