Stephanie Arzavala-Reed brings an approachable, person-centered style to her counseling work.
01About Stephanie
Stephanie Arzavala-Reed brings an approachable, person-centered style to her counseling work. She holds LCPC, which stands for Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, and LCMHC, Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor. Stephanie draws on ten years of experience to help people handle stress, anxiety, relationship strain, grief, and other pressing concerns.
She keeps sessions simple and practical. Stephanie listens first, then helps clients set clear goals. She offers tools for coping, communication, and self-care that can be used between sessions.
Background and approach
Her steady, nonjudgmental presence is meant to make it easier to talk about painful topics. Stephanie uses a mix of approaches to match each person's needs. She commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy - which focuses on values and taking steps toward them - along with Client-Centered and Cognitive Behavioral techniques to address thoughts and behaviors.
Mindfulness and solution-focused ideas come into play for people who want short-term strategies and clearer next steps. Her background includes work with people facing trauma, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting concerns, identity and LGBT-related stress, first responder issues, and career or life transitions. She also supports people dealing with anger, abandonment, attachment concerns, hoarding, and compassion fatigue.
Sessions emphasize collaboration. Together with each person, Stephanie builds a plan that fits their goals and daily life. She aims to help people move toward more manageable emotions, better communication, and a clearer sense of direction.
Stephanie practices from Illinois and offers therapy in English. She blends practical skill-building with reflective conversation to help people take the next steps they want to make.
02Credentials
- LCPC (Illinois)
- License 180012667 · expires March 2027
- LPC (Missouri)
- License 2020014097 · expires June 2027
- LPC (Arizona)
- License LPC-22354 · expires June 2027
- LCMHC (New Hampshire)
- License 2705 · expires October 2027
- LMHC (Washington)
- License LH61487741 · expires August 2026
- LCPC (Nevada)
- License CP5631-R · expires January 2028
- LPC (Oregon)
- License C8767 · expires August 2027
- NPI
- 1740829647 · national provider identifier
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03Focus areas and approaches
Everything Stephanie lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Self esteem
- Depression
- LGBT
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- Blended family issues
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hoarding
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Methods Stephanie names
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
These are the methods Stephanie names on their own professional profile. Naming an approach is not evidence of training or certification in it, and this directory checks no training records. Ask directly if it matters to you.
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04Online support
Evidence-Informed Approaches Delivered Online
Stephanie commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which helps people clarify what matters to them and take small actions in line with those values. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and people who feel stuck in avoidance patterns.She also draws on Client-Centered Therapy, focusing on warm, nonjudgmental listening so clients can explore feelings and find their own solutions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to identify and shift unhelpful thought and behavior patterns, which can ease symptoms of anxiety and depression and improve daily functioning.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Stephanie works with each person to choose methods that fit their goals, preferences, and life circumstances. Together they set achievable steps and adjust the plan as needs change.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy more flexible. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or for short check-ins. Live chat and text messaging suit quick reflections, brief updates, or people who prefer typing. These options help people fit counseling around work, family, and other commitments.
05Questions people ask
What kinds of concerns does Stephanie help with?
She helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, and concerns related to LGBT identity. Additional focuses include parenting strain, trauma and abuse, first responder issues, and career or life transitions.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is person-centered and collaborative, combining Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral techniques, and solution-focused methods to set goals and develop practical skills.
What experience does she bring?
She has ten years of counseling experience working with a wide range of presenting concerns, including trauma, relationship problems, and coping with change.
What credentials and region are associated with this therapist?
She holds LCPC, which means Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, and LCMHC, Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, and practices from Illinois.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats does she use?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and communication preferences.
How are costs and scheduling handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on the therapist's availability.
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