Dr. Micheal Weuste, LCSW
Compassionate LCSW guiding life and relationships
- Stress and anxiety support
- Relationship and grief work
- Evidence-informed care
About Dr. Micheal Weuste
Dr. Micheal Weuste is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 40 years of experience practicing from San Diego, California. He works with people navigating painful life transitions and challenging relationships, offering steady support when circumstances feel overwhelming. Many clients seek help to gain insight, reframe patterns, and develop practical approaches to make life more manageable and fulfilling. Others come wanting to reconcile their past with their present so they can rebuild self-esteem and form closer, more rewarding connections with others.
He approaches therapy as a careful, neutral listener who helps clients feel seen and understood, which often opens the door to recognizing that their reactions are understandable and not uncommon. That recognition creates room to explore new ways of thinking, feeling, and relating that better fit an individual’s circumstances. Drawing on research-informed methods, he guides self-assessment and offers alternatives that clients can try at their own pace. For people wrestling with stress, anxiety, grief, relationship problems, addictions, or major life changes, he emphasizes gradual, client-led change and practical strategies that align with each person’s goals and values.
Reaching out for help is framed as a sign of strength, and his practice focuses on supporting help-seeking behavior as a constructive first step toward change. He aims to create a collaborative space where clients can experiment with new responses and move toward more satisfying, manageable lives.
He approaches therapy as a careful, neutral listener who helps clients feel seen and understood, which often opens the door to recognizing that their reactions are understandable and not uncommon. That recognition creates room to explore new ways of thinking, feeling, and relating that better fit an individual’s circumstances. Drawing on research-informed methods, he guides self-assessment and offers alternatives that clients can try at their own pace. For people wrestling with stress, anxiety, grief, relationship problems, addictions, or major life changes, he emphasizes gradual, client-led change and practical strategies that align with each person’s goals and values.
Reaching out for help is framed as a sign of strength, and his practice focuses on supporting help-seeking behavior as a constructive first step toward change. He aims to create a collaborative space where clients can experiment with new responses and move toward more satisfying, manageable lives.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorderCompassion fatigue
Additional Focus Areas
Antisocial personalityAttachment issuesBlended family issuesCommitment issuesControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMood disordersNarcissismPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
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
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Dr. Micheal Weuste have?
Dr. Micheal Weuste has 40 years of experience.
Is Dr. Micheal Weuste a licensed therapist?
Yes, he holds the credential LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker. License details are CA LCSW 84945.
In which languages does Dr. Micheal Weuste provide therapy?
Dr. Micheal Weuste provides therapy in English.
Where is Dr. Micheal Weuste located?
Dr. Micheal Weuste is located in California.
How can I work with Dr. Micheal Weuste as my therapist?
You can work with Dr. Micheal Weuste through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Dr. Micheal Weuste work with international clients?
Dr. Micheal Weuste does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Dr. Micheal Weuste cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic approaches and online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT helps clients clarify their values and take purposeful action even when difficult thoughts or feelings arise). ACT is practical for issues like anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes because it focuses on building psychological flexibility rather than eliminating all uncomfortable feelings.Attachment-Based Therapy explores patterns in close relationships that develop from early experiences and influence current bonds. This approach is useful for relationship struggles, intimacy-related issues, and family dynamics by helping people understand how attachment needs shape reactions and connections.
Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental stance in which the therapist listens deeply and supports the client’s own capacity for growth. It is especially helpful for restoring self-esteem, processing grief, and making sense of major life transitions.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and will be determined collaboratively. The therapist will work with each person to identify which methods align with their needs, goals, and preferences, and can adjust the plan over time as circumstances change.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to engage with licensed professionals through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to schedule sessions around work and family life, continue care during relocation or travel, and maintain momentum between appointments, while allowing therapists to tailor the format to what helps each client progress.
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