Therapist profile
Stephen Weaver, LIMFT, LMFT
Indiana
LMFT - Anger and Relationship-focused counselor
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- CredentialsLIMFT, LMFT
- LicenseLMFT, Indiana / 35002141A; LIMFT, Ohio / F.2400475; LMFT, Delaware / FT-0010168; LMFT, New Jersey / 37FI00242200; LMFT, Utah / 14227692-3902
- NPI1427543263
- Experience7 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationIndiana
About
- Attachment-based work
- Internal parts approach
- Practical communication focus
About Stephen
Stephen Weaver is a Licensed Independent Marriage and Family Therapist (LIMFT) and a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in Indiana with seven years of clinical experience. He works with adults on issues such as anger, stress, anxiety, relationships, parenting concerns, addictions, grief, trauma and mood disorders. He also addresses practical concerns like career strain, intimacy issues, self-esteem, and coping with life changes.
Stephen trained in communication and media 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. His background includes teaching at the college level and working with learners across ages, which shapes his plainspoken style in sessions.
His approach blends big-picture questions about meaning with attention to how the body and relationships affect mood. He uses Attachment-Based ideas to look at relationship patterns and Client-Centered attention to what the person brings. He also draws on Internal Family Systems and existential ideas when appropriate to examine inner parts and life purpose.
Stephen is direct in conversation and prefers an active, engaged session. He often points out patterns people miss and will ask clients to try things between meetings. He believes change requires effort from both people in the room, and he works in a way he says he would want to be worked with.
He works primarily with adults and pays particular attention to family dynamics, blended family issues, fatherhood questions, codependency, veteran and armed forces concerns, and communication problems. Sessions are conducted in English and follow a practical, down-to-earth tone.
How sessions work
How his approaches translate to online work
Stephen draws on Attachment-Based Therapy to look at how relationship patterns shape feelings and behavior. That approach focuses on how bonds and expectations affect anger, intimacy, and trust. It can help when conflicts repeat across relationships and situations.He also uses Client-Centered Therapy, which keeps sessions focused on the client’s concerns and pace. This style emphasizes listening, reflection, and working from the client’s own goals. Together with parts-based ideas from Internal Family Systems, he will sometimes invite clients to notice inner parts that push toward anger or withdrawal and to try dialogues that shift those parts.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Stephen treats that as a collaborative process - he and the client test what helps, adjust techniques, and set reachable goals based on the client’s needs and preferences.
The original profile does not list specific online session formats. Confirm available session options before booking so you know how meetings will be run. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow a shorter check-in when needed, and reduce travel time. Therapists can adapt exercises, parts work, and communication practice to a remote setting while focusing on what you want to change.
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Experience
7+ years
Listed in
Indiana, Ohio, Delaware, New Jersey, Utah
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger issues are addressed here?
He helps people who snap at loved ones, feel building resentment, or struggle with anger at work. Anger is treated alongside related issues like stress, relationships, and addictions.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He is direct and engaged, combining big-picture questions with practical interventions. Sessions often include noticing patterns, talking through parts of experience, and homework between meetings.
How much clinical experience does he have?
Stephen has seven years of experience working with adults on issues such as anger, trauma, mood disorders, and family problems. His prior career in communication and teaching informs his approach.
What credentials and location apply to his practice?
He holds LIMFT and LMFT credentials and practices in Indiana. His academic background includes masters in professional communication and couple and family counseling.
Are sessions available in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English only. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Confirm current session options before booking to know how meetings are conducted.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Check the platform details for exact pricing tied to your region.
How do I begin working with him?
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