Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
How Micheal works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- California
- Years in practice
- 40
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Micheal
Dr. Micheal Weuste is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 40 years of practice in California. He helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by life changes, relationship strain, or persistent emotional struggles.
Many come seeking clearer thinking, steadier self-esteem, or new ways to handle anger and stress. He meets people where they are and listens without judgment. Conversations focus on understanding what is happening now and how past patterns affect everyday life.
Background and approach
He aims to help people see options they might not have noticed and to try new ways of responding. Dr. Weuste often uses practical, evidence-informed approaches such as cognitive behavioral techniques and acceptance-based ideas.
He also pays attention to attachment and relationship patterns that shape how people relate to others. Sessions mix short-term skills with deeper reflection when that fits the situation. Clients commonly bring concerns like anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, and difficulties with intimacy or parenting.
He also works with people facing career stress, first responder strain, or the lasting effects of trauma and loss. Anger and problems with control or commitment are among the focused areas he can address. His style is steady and collaborative.
He encourages small, manageable changes and respects each person’s pace. People who want practical tools along with thoughtful conversation tend to do well in his approach.
What Micheal works with
Everything Micheal lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Micheal's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Addictions
- Family conflicts
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Bipolar disorder
- Compassion fatigue
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- Blended family issues
- Commitment issues
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Dependent personality
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Personality disorders
- Post-traumatic stress
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Micheal lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Existential Therapy
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How different approaches shape online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice painful thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them. It emphasizes values and taking small, meaningful steps toward what matters even when feelings are strong. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on practical skills to change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. It can help with anxiety, depression, anger, and coping with life changes by teaching concrete strategies to test and shift responses. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at relationship patterns and early bonds that shape how people relate now and can be useful for intimacy, trust, and family of origin issues.Choosing the right approach is a team effort. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and then suggest ways to blend ACT, CBT, or attachment work as needed. This collaborative process aims to match techniques to the individual’s needs rather than using a one-size-fits-all method.
Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy more flexible. Video is useful for face-to-face conversation and learning new skills. Phone sessions require less bandwidth and can fit a break at work. Live chat and text are convenient for short check-ins or when typing feels easier. These options make it simpler to keep therapy consistent while fitting into a busy life.
Questions people ask about Micheal
What kinds of problems can be addressed?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, anger, self-esteem, relationship and intimacy concerns, parenting questions, bipolar mood issues, compassion fatigue, and related family or control problems.
What is his general therapy style?
Sessions are conversational and practical. He listens closely, helps people reframe patterns, and introduces tools to manage emotions and behavior.
How long has he been practicing?
He brings 40 years of clinical experience in social work and psychotherapy to his practice in California.
Where is he licensed and located?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, CA LCSW, practicing in California.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are costs and billing handled?
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?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling based on therapist availability.