Therapist profile
Stephanie Arzavala-Reed, LCPC, LCMHC
LCPC and LCMHC - relationships and parenting concerns
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- ACT and CBT methods
- Mindfulness practice
- Solution-focused work
About Stephanie
Stephanie Arzavala-Reed is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) and a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) practicing with ten years of experience. She works with adults on stress, anxiety, relationship strain, parenting concerns, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, and issues related to intimacy and self-esteem.
Stephanie uses straightforward, practical methods in sessions. She listens first, then helps people name what matters and try small steps that can change daily life. Sessions often focus on breathing and mindfulness skills, shifting unhelpful thoughts, and building clearer communication around home and work roles.
Her background includes work with people facing life transitions, members of the LGBT community, and those recovering from trauma. She also supports people dealing with complicated family dynamics and blended family concerns. Her experience extends to first responder issues, compassion fatigue, and challenges such as hoarding and attachment difficulties.
Stephanie draws from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy. She and the person she is working with set goals together and adapt each session to what the person needs that week. Her approach emphasizes practical tools and short-term steps that can fit into everyday life.
People who want clear strategies for managing anxiety, repairing communication at home, or handling parenting stress may find her approach useful. She practices in Illinois and conducts work in English.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts, clarify personal values, and take small actions that align with what matters. It can help with anxiety, avoidance, and decisions about relationships and parenting. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and testing different behaviors to reduce anxiety and improve mood. It is useful for stress, depression, and managing everyday reactions.Finding the right approach is collaborative. She will listen to what you want to change, explain a few options, and try methods that fit your goals and preferences. That means adjusting techniques over time and checking what helps most for your situation at home or work.
Confirm current session formats before booking so you know what is offered. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, remove commute time, and allow shorter check-ins when a full hour is not possible. They also let people use mindfulness or homework strategies between sessions and carry practical skills into daily routines.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Illinois, Missouri, Arizona, New Hampshire, Washington, Nevada, Oregon
Languages
English
Questions
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What concerns does she commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, parenting concerns, depression, grief, trauma and related issues listed in her profile.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and client-centered, using ACT, CBT, mindfulness, and solution-focused techniques to set goals and try small, usable changes.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has ten years of professional experience as a counselor and mental health clinician.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds NV LCPC and NH LCMHC credentials and practices from Illinois as noted in her profile.
Does she run sessions in any other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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