Therapist profile
Stephen Weaver, LIMFT, LMFT
Indiana
Licensed marriage and family therapist - relationships and trauma
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- Credentials
- LIMFT, LMFT
- License
- LMFT, Indiana / 35002141A; LIMFT, Ohio / F.2400475; LMFT, Delaware / FT-0010168; LMFT, New Jersey / 37FI00242200; LMFT, Utah / 14227692-3902
- NPI
- 1427543263
- Experience
- 7 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Indiana
About
- Attachment-informed
- Client-centered methods
- Internal Family Systems
About Stephen
Stephen Weaver is a Licensed Independent Marriage and Family Therapist (LIMFT) and a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with seven years of clinical experience in Indiana. He works with adults on stress, anxiety, relationship strain, parenting concerns, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy issues, self-esteem, career questions, and coping with major life changes. He lists codependency and blended family issues among his focus areas as well.
Stephen uses an approach shaped by big-picture thinking and practical conversation. He leans on existential ideas to notice life meaning and choices. He also pays attention to how the body and nervous system affect mood and behavior, drawing on neuroscience-informed perspectives.
Sessions are direct and conversational. Stephen says he won’t hang back - he points things out and talks through patterns. He aims to work with people the way he would like to be worked with, mixing honest feedback with collaborative problem solving.
His background includes study in communication, media, and couple and family counseling. That mix shows in his attention to how people communicate and how family roles and histories shape current problems. He has experience helping with fatherhood issues, family of origin concerns, and communication problems.
Stephen focuses on adults and frames problems through Mind-Body-Relationships: thoughts and beliefs, bodily influences, and relationship dynamics. He asks for willingness to change as part of the work and will help clients identify practical next steps they can try between sessions.
How sessions work
How his approaches translate to online sessions
Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape current closeness and safety. Online work using this approach looks at patterns in current adult relationships and helps people notice how they react to closeness or distance. Client-Centered Therapy centers on listening and reflection; online sessions using this method prioritize the client’s voice and what matters most to them while the therapist follows the client’s lead.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Stephen will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and comfort level. He will suggest ways to test an approach and adjust based on how the client responds, keeping the process practical and joint.
The biography does not specify session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Many people find online sessions useful because they can fit meetings into a workday, avoid travel time, or choose a shorter check-in when they need it. Online sessions also make it easier to continue care during life transitions while working together on relationships, stress, and codependency-related patterns.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
7+ years
Listed in
Indiana, Ohio, Delaware, New Jersey, Utah
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with adults on stress, anxiety, relationship and family issues, parenting concerns, addictions, trauma, grief, intimacy, self-esteem, career stress, and coping with life changes.
What is his therapy style like?
He uses conversational, direct sessions that draw on existential thinking and attachment ideas. Expect practical discussion and honest feedback aimed at noticing patterns and options.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has seven years of experience working in counseling and family therapy settings.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He holds LIMFT and LMFT credentials and practices in Indiana.
Does he offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and he is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking as the biography does not list specific session formats.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with 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 your first session through the site.
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