Stephen Weaver, LIMFT, LMFT

Indiana · 7 years in practice

Stephen Weaver is a licensed marriage and family therapist who uses an existential approach as a starting point.

License and registration

LMFT, Indiana: 35002141A · expires April 2026
LIMFT, Ohio: F.2400475 · expires December 2026
LMFT, Delaware: FT-0010168 · expires September 2026
LMFT, New Jersey: 37FI00242200 · expires June 2026
LMFT, Utah: 14227692-3902 · expires September 2026
NPI: 1427543263 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 7
Languages: English

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About Stephen

Stephen Weaver is a licensed marriage and family therapist who uses an existential approach as a starting point. He looks at the big life questions people face and helps them connect those questions to everyday struggles. Stephen speaks plainly and directly in session and will point out patterns he notices.

He presents himself as an engaged guide rather than a distant observer. Stephen draws on seven years of clinical experience and a combined background in communication and education.

Background and approach

He earned a master of arts in professional communication and a master of science in education in couple and family counseling. He also holds LIMFT and LMFT credentials in Ohio and Delaware and practices from Indiana. In sessions he links thinking, body, and relationships to what someone is feeling.

Expect practical conversations about habits, diet, stress, and how relationships affect mood. He often uses client-centered listening alongside attachment-focused ideas to look at how early bonds show up now. Stephen also uses Internal Family Systems ideas to help people notice different parts of themselves and how those parts interact.

He is interested in neuroscience and how the body and nervous system shape emotions and behavior. He encourages clients to try things between sessions and check what helps. He prefers working with adults and addresses concerns like anxiety, depression, grief, addiction, parenting strain, communication problems, and problems tied to family of origin.

Sessions are straightforward and geared toward real change when the client is ready to work.

Focus areas and approaches

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Approaches Stephen names

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Online support

How existential and attachment ideas work online

Stephen blends existential therapy with attachment-based and client-centered approaches to help people name what feels most important and change what isn’t working. Existential therapy focuses on questions of meaning, choice, and responsibility and can help when life feels empty, overwhelming, or uncertain. Attachment-based work looks at how early connection patterns shape current relationships and helps with communication, intimacy issues, and family-related struggles. Client-centered therapy emphasizes listening and providing a supportive environment so clients can lead the pace of change.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful. Then he will draw from these approaches as needed so the plan fits the client’s needs and pace.

Online sessions offer practical flexibility: video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues, phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited, live chat fits quick check-ins, and text-based messaging lets clients reflect in writing between meetings. These options help people fit therapy into busy schedules, manage follow-up between sessions, and try different formats to see what works best.

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Questions people ask

What kinds of concerns does he address?

He helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, anger, relationship and parenting strain, career issues, and coping with life changes.

How would you describe his therapy style?

He is direct and conversational, mixing existential reflection with client-centered listening and practical interventions. Sessions are interactive and aim to connect big life questions to daily habits.

What is his professional background?

He has seven years of clinical experience and a background in communication and education, including a master of arts in professional communication and a master of science in education in couple and family counseling.

What credentials and location are listed for him?

He holds LIMFT and LMFT credentials, with OH LIMFT and DE LMFT noted, and is based in Indiana.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

He meets by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on what works best for the client.

How does cost and billing work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin therapy with him?

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