Stephanie Arzavala-Reed , LCPC, LCMHC

Stephanie Arzavala-Reed is a licensed counselor with 10 years of professional experience who has long been drawn to supporting others through life’s transitions and challenges. She holds the credentials LCPC and LCMHC - which indicate she is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor - and brings a compassionate, nonjudgmental presence to each conversation. Stephanie knew she wanted to be a counselor from a young age and values the trust people place in her when they share their stories.

She works with a broad range of concerns and connects easily with teens and young adults navigating transitions, women processing trauma, members of the LGBTQ community, and couples seeking better communication and understanding. Her clinical practice addresses stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, family and relationship issues, grief, trauma and abuse, parenting and blended family challenges, career concerns, and other life changes. Stephanie provides psychoeducation and skills-building around coping, communication, self-care, and marital support.

Stephanie adapts treatment to each person’s needs, typically using client-centered, cognitive behavioral, and solution-focused methods, and she can incorporate Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and mindfulness techniques when helpful. She partners with clients to identify goals and create a practical treatment plan aimed at the changes they want to make. She is not currently accepting new clients.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Stephanie often uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), which helps people clarify their values and take concrete steps toward a meaningful life while learning to accept difficult thoughts and feelings. ACT can be useful for stress, anxiety, and navigating life changes.

She also draws on client-centered therapy, a collaborative approach that emphasizes empathy, active listening, and creating an open space where clients set the agenda and explore their priorities. This approach supports work on relationships, self-esteem, and processing emotional concerns.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is another core method Stephanie uses; CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and developing practical strategies to change behaviors and improve mood. It is often applied to anxiety, depression, and coping skills development.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Stephanie works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their goals, preferences, and the challenges they bring to sessions, and she adjusts the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy with Stephanie is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, which provides flexibility for different schedules and communication styles. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives and to maintain continuity of care from a location that works for the client.