Stephanie Arzavala-Reed, LCPC, LCMHC
Therapist focused on practical parenting support
Book with Stephanie- Years in practice
- 10
- Credentials
- LCPC, LCMHC
- Licensed in
- Illinois, Missouri, Arizona, New Hampshire, Washington, Nevada, Oregon
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Relationship issues
- Focus
- Family conflicts
About Stephanie
Stephanie Arzavala-Reed is a licensed counselor who focuses on practical, down-to-earth support for people facing stress and relationship strain. She uses straightforward methods to help clients manage anxiety, depression, parenting concerns, grief, and other common struggles. Stephanie explains things clearly and aims to make each session feel manageable and focused on real goals.
She brings ten years of clinical experience and adapts her approach to what each person needs that day.
Background and approach
Sessions often include tools from cognitive behavioral work, acceptance and commitment approaches, and solution-focused steps to address immediate problems. Stephanie encourages clients to set small, achievable goals and track progress between sessions. Her work covers a broad range of concerns, from parenting and intimacy-related issues to trauma, LGBT matters, career stress, and compassion fatigue.
She also addresses attachment difficulties, communication problems, and the emotional fallout of separation or loss. The aim is to reduce distress and build clearer ways to cope and relate. Stephanie favors a collaborative style.
She starts by listening to what matters most, then outlines practical strategies to try. Sessions combine skill building, gentle reflection, and homework that fits each person’s life. Many clients appreciate the steady, problem-solving focus she brings.
Clients can expect a respectful, nonjudgmental space where goals are reviewed regularly. Stephanie helps people notice what works, adjust plans, and carry progress into daily life. Her goal is to make change feel reachable and relevant to the challenges someone brought in that day.
What Stephanie works with
Everything Stephanie lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Stephanie helps people with.
- 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
Approaches Stephanie lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Solution-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.
Approaches and online support for real parenting challenges
Stephanie often uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in her online work. ACT focuses on noticing thoughts and values, then taking actions that match what matters most; it can help when parenting feels overwhelming or when grief and loss get in the way of daily life. CBT identifies unhelpful thought patterns and teaches specific skills to change behaviors and emotional reactions, which is useful for anxiety, mood shifts, and stress management.She treats the choice of approach as a team effort. Early sessions are used to understand goals and try methods that fit a person's situation. The therapist helps adjust techniques over time based on what the client prefers and what produces helpful change.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful for deeper, interactive work while phone calls can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when someone needs a simple check-in. Live chat and text work well for brief updates, coaching-style guidance, or homework review between longer sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy parenting schedules and different daily rhythms.
Questions people ask about Stephanie
What concerns does she help with?
She works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, parenting concerns, relationship and intimacy-related issues, trauma and grief, and career stress.
What is her general therapy style?
Her style is collaborative and practical. She blends client-centered listening with skills-based work to set and track concrete goals.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has ten years of experience working in counseling settings and has supported people through life transitions, trauma recovery, and relationship struggles.
What credentials and licensure does she hold?
She holds LCPC and LCMHC credentials. Licensure details include NV LCPC and NH LCMHC, and her profile lists practice in Illinois.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
What formats are available for sessions?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging as session formats.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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