Stephanie Arzavala-Reed , LCPC, LCMHC

Stephanie Arzavala-Reed is a licensed counselor with ten years of clinical experience who works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, and a wide range of life transitions. She trained in evidence-based approaches including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy, and she adapts these methods to meet each person's goals and the primary issues presented in session.

Known for connecting easily with teens, young adults, women who have experienced trauma, members of the LGBTQ community, and couples, Stephanie brings both clinical skill and a collaborative stance to the work. Her practice addresses problems such as self-esteem struggles, parenting and blended-family challenges, intimacy and commitment issues, anger and coping difficulties, first responder stress, and complex topics like dissociation, abandonment, and attachment concerns.

Stephanie holds the credentials LCPC and LCMHC - LCPC stands for Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and LCMHC stands for Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor - and she practices from Illinois. In sessions she focuses on building a nonjudgmental space where clients can explore goals, learn practical coping skills, and co-create a treatment plan that reflects their values and the changes they want to pursue.

Her clinical interests also include coaching for life and career transitions, support for compassion fatigue, and therapeutic work with bipolar disorder, hoarding behaviors, and forgiveness, guilt, and shame. Stephanie integrates psychoeducation with action-oriented strategies to help clients manage symptoms, improve communication, and move toward the life they envision.

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Therapists who offer online services are licensed professionals, and clients can switch providers if they seek a different therapeutic fit. For many people, remote therapy offers a practical, accessible option for receiving consistent support while working toward personal goals.