Therapist profile
Stephen Weaver, LIMFT, LMFT
LMFT focused on relationships and family concerns
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- Attachment approaches
- Existential questions
- Body and nervous system
About Stephen
Stephen Weaver is a Licensed Independent Marriage and Family Therapist (LIMFT) and a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing with seven years of clinical experience. He works with adults on stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, parenting, anger, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, depression and life changes. Steve also addresses intimacy issues, self-esteem, career strain, and difficulties such as blended family problems and fatherhood issues.
Steve trained in communication and education before moving into counseling. He holds a Master of Arts in professional communication and a Master of Science in education in couple and family counseling. These backgrounds shape his direct, plainspoken style in sessions.
His approach brings big-picture questions into everyday problems. He often uses ideas from existential thinking to look at purpose, meaning, and life choices. He also draws on attachment-focused ideas to look at how relationships affect emotional well-being. Steve pays attention to how the body and nervous system relate to feelings, and he uses that to help people notice patterns that keep them stuck.
In sessions he is straightforward and interactive. He will point out patterns and invite honest conversation. He expects effort from clients and will work in ways he says he prefers to be worked with himself. That practical, active stance is meant to help people make real changes.
Steve enjoys working with adults who want to address family-of-origin struggles, communication problems, codependency, and mood or trauma-related concerns. He also helps those coping with isolation, a sense of emptiness, or transitions in life and work.
How sessions work
How his approaches translate to online work
Attachment-based ideas focus on how early and current relationships shape how people react to stress and closeness. Online sessions can help highlight those patterns and practice different ways of relating in everyday life.Client-centered work emphasizes listening and reflection. In this context the therapist follows an adult client's concerns and mirrors what they say to help them notice their own thoughts and feelings. That approach helps with issues like self-esteem, isolation, and relationship worries.
Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. He will discuss goals, preferences, and what feels most useful, and then try approaches that fit the client's needs. That collaborative process helps decide whether to focus more on relationships, meaning, or body-related patterns.
Confirm the session formats before booking since specific options are not listed here. Online therapy can make it easier to schedule sessions around work, childcare, or travel and can reduce commute time. It can also allow shorter check-ins or phone-only meetings when video would be difficult. Ask about the available formats to pick what fits your daily life.
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Experience
7+ years
Listed in
Indiana, Ohio, Delaware, New Jersey, Utah
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he work with?
He helps adults with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, parenting, anger, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, and life transitions.
How would you describe his therapy style?
He uses a direct, interactive approach that points out patterns and invites practical change. He blends attachment ideas, existential questions, and attention to mind-body links.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has seven years of experience working as a marriage and family therapist.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He holds LIMFT and LMFT credentials and practices out of Indiana.
Does he work in other languages or with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and he is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats does he offer?
Please confirm current session options before booking as the available formats are not specified here.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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