Stephen Weiss, LICSW, LCSW

Stephen Weiss is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) in Washington and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Arizona with 40 years of experience. He focuses on common life problems like anxiety, depression, addiction, grief, trauma, stress, and relationship strain. He also lists blended family issues among his areas of focus. Stephen works with adults who want practical help sorting through these concerns.

He begins by meeting people where they are. Sessions typically start with listening to what is most pressing and what the person wants to change. He uses straightforward, evidence-based methods to help identify patterns that keep problems going and to try new ways of coping.

Stephen draws on approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Attachment-Based methods to address emotions, behaviors, and relationships. He also uses Client-Centered and Dialectical Behavior Therapy tools when they fit the work. His style emphasizes clear goals, skill-building, and steady review of progress.

He is comfortable including discussions of faith when that matters to the person in therapy. He describes himself as clinically humble and treats clients as the experts on their lives. The therapeutic relationship is the starting point for doing practical work together.

For someone in a blended household, he can help talk through loyalty conflicts, communication problems, co-parenting stress, and the emotional fallout of new household roles. Prospective clients in Arizona should confirm current session formats before booking.