Licensed clinical social worker recordArizona
Stephen Weiss, LICSW, LCSW
Arizona
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Relationships and Addiction
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- Credentials
- LICSW, LCSW
- Licensed in Arizona
- LCSW, licence LCSW-12136
- Licensed in Washington
- LICSW, licence LW61586749
- NPI
- 1174565105
- Experience
- 40 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Arizona
These details come from information Stephen supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- stress and anxiety
- addiction support
- relationship work
About Stephen
Stephen Weiss is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Arizona and a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) in Washington, with 40 years of clinical experience. He focuses on common life problems like stress, anxiety, addiction, depression, grief, relationship strains, parenting concerns, and trauma and abuse. Steve also works with people coping with career pressures, ADHD, bipolar concerns, and compassion fatigue.
He begins therapy by listening to where a person is right now. He uses straightforward conversation to identify strengths and what feels most difficult. He describes change as a choice and helps people decide what changes matter to them.
His methods draw on cognitive and behavioral tools as well as acceptance-based skills and attachment work. Sessions include practical strategies for managing distress, improving communication, and addressing patterns that keep problems repeating. He also uses techniques to reduce impulsive reactions and build steadier routines.
Steve says the relationship between therapist and client matters first. He aims to be clear about what he is offering and to work alongside people rather than direct them. If faith is important to someone, he is comfortable including it in conversations when it helps.
He has experience with family of origin issues, adoption and foster care concerns, codependency, caregiver stress, and complex relationship patterns. People considering therapy are encouraged to look at how symptoms affect daily life and practical functioning, and then decide on next steps together.
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How his clinical approaches fit online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing unhelpful thoughts and choosing actions that match a person’s values. It can help with anxiety, depression, and making life changes when worries get in the way. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns; it is useful for anxiety, depression, and behavior change. Attachment-Based Therapy examines relationship patterns learned early in life and how they affect present relationships, which can help with intimacy, trust, and communication problems.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what methods fit those aims. That decision is collaborative and can change over time as progress and needs become clearer.
The biography does not specify which online session formats are offered, so confirm the current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins, and reduce travel time. It also lets people use different communication styles, such as talking without video if that feels better. Licensed professionals can adapt ACT, CBT, and attachment techniques to remote sessions so the practical skills and relationship-focused work continue to be the focus.
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Experience
40+ years
Listed in
Arizona, Washington
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, depression, grief, parenting concerns, and related life issues.
How would you describe his approach in sessions?
He starts by listening to where a person is and then uses clear, practical methods from ACT, CBT, DBT, attachment work, and client-centered practice.
How much experience does he bring?
He has 40 years of clinical experience working with individuals on a wide range of life and relationship concerns.
Is he licensed and where does he practice?
He holds LICSW in Washington and LCSW in Arizona and is based in Arizona for practice-related details.
Can I work with him if I don’t live in the U.S.?
Sessions are offered in English and he does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies by location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers