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Stephen Weiss, LCSW

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Stephen is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

5.0 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Stephen. View 41 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in Arizona and Washington

Recent reviews

I am very satisfied with my experience thus far with Stephen Weiss.

Reviewed November 2024

Better help has been the best therapy at affordable price I have and will continue to recommend

Reviewed August 2024

More about Stephen

  • 39 years' experience
  • Male
  • LCSW, LICSW

My name is Steve Weiss and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Arizona. As an experienced therapist with years in the field, I am committed to my clients' journey of recovery from whatever is challenging or interfering with their quality of life. My clinical specialties are couples and family therapy, as well as individual counseling for life issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma, grief/loss, stress management, and relationship difficulties. I also work with addiction and personality disorders. My clinical philosophy is to start where my clients are at; I understand that changes are difficult and ultimately a choice. My approach is to empower clients to look at their strengths and challenges, and assist them in deciding what changes they wish to make. I am also comfortable in working with clients whose faith is an important part of their lives. I strive to always be transparent and "clinically humble", and understand that the client is the expert regarding his or her life. Finally, therapy for me starts with the therapeutic relationship which I work to develop with all my clients, so we can develop a supportive, therapeutic, treatment environment.

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Addictions Relationship issues Family conflicts Depression Trauma and abuse Grief Intimacy-related issues Parenting issues Anger management Self esteem Bipolar disorder Coping with life changes Coaching Compassion fatigue ADHD Abandonment Adoption and foster care Attachment issues Avoidant personality Blended family issues Codependency Commitment issues Communication problems Control issues Dependent personality Divorce and separation Drug and alcohol addiction Emptiness Family of origin issues Family problems Fatherhood issues Forgiveness Guilt and shame Hospice and end-of-life counseling Impulsivity Infidelity Isolation / loneliness Jealousy Life purpose Men's issues Midlife crisis Money and financial issues Mood disorders Narcissism Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacks Personality disorders Phobias Post-traumatic stress Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling) Self-harm Self-love Sexuality Social anxiety and phobia Workplace issues Young adult issues

Treatment Approaches

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Attachment-Based Therapy
  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
  • Mindfulness Therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Narrative Therapy
  • Psychodynamic Therapy
  • Solution-Focused Therapy
  • Trauma-Focused Therapy
  • Internal Family Systems

Licenses

Stephen Weiss's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1174565105.

  • LCSW · Arizona · LCSW-12136 · Expires September 2026
  • LICSW · Washington · LW61586749 · Expires July 2025

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.

Reviews for Stephen Weiss

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

5.0

41 reviews

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I am very satisfied with my experience thus far with Stephen Weiss.

Reviewed November 2024

Better help has been the best therapy at affordable price I have and will continue to recommend

Reviewed August 2024

I have recently started working with Stephen Weiss. I can attest to his knowledge and commitment to help his clients grow. He made it clear that that’s what his intentions are. His intentions are to help his clients grow and get them to the point where they no longer need therapy. When he asked me my first set of self-focused questions, I immediately started to adopt new practices. It was as if he knew what to say or ask that would help me start building my foundation. I would recommend his help to anyone who is looking for real change. Fair warning; it does come with the price of reflecting on yourself and facing your own issues, problems, and secrets that you try to mask or hide from the world. That’s what I am learning so far, at least. Thanks Stephen

Reviewed June 2024

Stephen provides calm options for me when I feel I need some direction, I'm very satisfied with my experience and his expertise.

Reviewed June 2024

Great experience

Reviewed May 2024

Excellent therapist. He has brought me a long ways in a short period of time. My life has taken a 180 since seeing Stephen Weiss. And in only 2 or 3 monnths.

Reviewed April 2024

Stephen Weiss is very professional and very experienced. We only have had a few sessions so far, but I am very impressed so far. I would highly recommend him!

Reviewed March 2024

Very helpful

Reviewed January 2024

I like the direct questions and assessments, they make use of our therapy time more produtive.

Reviewed January 2024

Great Therapist. Will tell you like it is in order to help you. And we all need that sometimes. Asks a lot of questions which help you to think more fully about what you are going through. Uses helpful therapy aids/exercises to give you skills to solve problems on your own and understand yourself better.

Reviewed July 2023

Highly recommended Stephen to anyone seeking counseling.

Reviewed January 2023

I have seen two other counselors before Stephen (not on Better Help) and truly I have never had such a positive experience before. My previous counselors were focused on hearing about my feelings, and Stephen has helped me understand them. I have been struggling with depression and anxiety for two years, but I finally feel like I can breathe again. There's a huge change in how I see myself and how I have handled difficult situations. Stephen challenges me but also respects me and never makes me feel invalidated. I am thankful for him and the Better Help platform.

Reviewed December 2023

Stephen is a wonderful therapist. He listens and he understands it has been a pleasure to work with him.

Reviewed November 2023

Stephen is a great counselor and man. He listens thoroughly, asks the right questions, and gives great insight. He even gave me a few tools to use on a daily basis to overcome the emotion I am feeling in that moment. Definitely recommend!

Reviewed November 2023

To say Stephen Weiss is an excellent counselor would be an understatement! I am Very pleased with the progress I have made thanks to his program!

Reviewed November 2023

He is amazing helps me deal with my needs 10

Reviewed November 2023

Professional and kind

Reviewed August 2023

Fantastic Therapist

Reviewed August 2023

Steve is an amazing therapist because he is real with you. He doesn’t tell you what you want to hear. He works with you in your struggles and calls it as it is, saying what you need to hear even if it’s a tough pill to handle. I appreciate this greatly! He will definitely challenge you for the best! He’s tough and gentle at the same time. He’s extremely helpful.

Reviewed August 2023

Dr. Weiss is always there to listen and redirect any of my concerns . Always on time shows Care and support. I love he is amazing great to talk to .

Reviewed June 2023

Stephen Weiss is so wonderful to work with. Ive not been working with him that long but already he has helped so much. His knowledge and experience definitely shines through as he counsels me and above all he is gentle with me and is serious about helping me heal in a timely manner. I really appreciate his help and counsel and I recommend him to all.

Reviewed April 2023

I am so happy to have a therapist that honestly meets my needs and understands where I'm coming from, especially since we have backgrounds in similar work. He brings a new perspective that I haven't had since starting therapy and I extremely appreciate what he brings to the table every therapy session. I honestly feel like I go through the emotions that I need to in order to process what I've gone through. I start therapy, feeling super heavy and leave it. Feeling optimistic and confident. He provides me the support that I need. Even a 3:00 a.m. went on breaking down in the bathroom.

Reviewed March 2023

Steven is amazing I had 9 sessions with him. From where I was and where I am now is a complete 180. I successfully completed my goals of therapy thanks to him

Reviewed March 2023

Seriously the most down to earth, incredible listener and frank, stern, respectful, helpful, pull each part and help in segments. Not sure if that makes sense. I seriously have a better way of dealing with things. Because of Dr. Weiss able to break it down and peel apart each segment so I can comprehend what is happening in my life!! I have been able to bounce things off of him. The down to earth and objective help he has given me will take me to the rest of my most fortunate, awesome life that I have ahead of me.

Reviewed March 2023

Steven understands where I’m at with my problems, he has great so far

Reviewed February 2023

The man ks amazing. He has really helped me alot, me and my wife see a big change in myself since i started. I am very greatfull!

Reviewed April 2023

Stephen helps me to see where I’m improving and need to improve, and encourages me to allow myself to feel my emotions, rather than live in my head. Thank you!

Reviewed April 2023

Stephen is wonderful. Calm, collected, and addressed my concerns. I'm very happy to have been matched with him.

Reviewed March 2023

Stephen has been extremely knowledgeable in helping me to work through being 'emotionally stuck'. He listens to me and guides me so that I have been able to release uncomfortable memories and emotions. I would highly recommend him. Thank you so much Stephen.

Reviewed January 2023

I have never been in therapy before. Stephen Weiss Has helped me get thru one of the hardest things I have gone thru in my life. I feel very comfortable talking to him and trust his advice. I highly recommend Stephen and the BetterHelp therapy to all the people in need of mental health.

Reviewed December 2022

Stephen is great. He communicates well, presents a wealth of knowledge, and genuinely cares about his clients.

Reviewed December 2022

Stephen and I just started my journey, and already he has helped outline some goals for me, as well as she’d some light on how my thoughts and how they affect my reactions to others. I’ll appreciate his insight. He is kind, patient and observant. I’m looking forward to growing with guidance.

Reviewed December 2022

Steve is very effective on his follow up. I have not been able to schedule a meeting w me but he continually communicates w me on scheduling opportunities

Reviewed November 2022

Stephen is extremely knowledgeable and I definitely recommend him to anyone!

Reviewed November 2022

Stephen is phenomenal. He uses a disciplined, methodical approach to make and track true progress, and always helps me see the next step clearly.

Reviewed November 2022

Stephen Weiss is very professional

Reviewed November 2022

Stephen Weiss quickly identified my real issues and gave me insight as to my part in it. He also helped me understand why I and others responded the way we did so now I can learn to do things differently. I've talked to other counselors in the past and Stephen is definitely one of the better ones.

Reviewed November 2022

Thank you for helping me see other perspectives!

Reviewed November 2022

Stephen has been great since the first day we spoke. He has been nothing but helpful and has helped me progress through his knowledge and expertise. I am very grateful for Stephen and would recommend him without a doubt! Thank you Stephen I could not be doing this without you!

Reviewed March 2022

Amazing therapists, really got down to the bottom of what was really bothering and has been helping me live a more fulfilling life.

Reviewed March 2022

Stephen Weiss is an excellent therapist. He takes time to patiently listen to my concerns and he has a generous amount of wisdom and expertise to offer for my situations. I thoroughly enjoy working with him!

Reviewed January 2022

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Frequently asked questions

Does Stephen Weiss offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Stephen Weiss works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Stephen Weiss speak?

Stephen Weiss speaks English.

How many years of experience does Stephen Weiss have?

Stephen Weiss has 39 years of experience.

Where is Stephen Weiss licensed to practice?

Stephen Weiss is licensed to practice in Arizona and Washington.

Does Stephen Weiss accept clients outside of the United States?

No, Stephen Weiss does not accept clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Stephen Weiss offer?

Stephen Weiss offers clients Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, and Internal Family Systems.

How can I communicate with Stephen Weiss?

Stephen Weiss can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Stephen Weiss?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.

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