- Stress and anxiety
- CBT and ACT approaches
- Relationship support
About Stephanie
Stephanie Arzavala-Reed is an LCPC (Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor) and an LCMHC (Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor) practicing in Illinois with 10 years of experience. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, and life transitions. Stephanie also works with those dealing with trauma, grief, self-esteem, parenting concerns, and LGBT-related issues.
She often supports young adults navigating big changes like leaving home, starting work, or finishing school. Sessions are practical and conversational. Stephanie uses clear, goal-oriented steps rather than abstract talk. She listens for what matters most and focuses on small changes that add up.
Her background blends client-centered care with cognitive behavioral techniques and solution-focused methods. That means sessions can include talking through patterns, trying new behaviors, and setting short-term goals. Mindfulness and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ideas may be used to manage emotions and stay connected to values.
Stephanie describes working collaboratively to build a plan each person can follow between meetings. She offers psychoeducation on coping skills, communication, and managing stress. Practical topics like career decisions, commitment worries, and family conflict are all addressed in straightforward ways.
She has a history of supporting people with attachment and abandonment concerns, dissociation, first responder stress, and grief. Stephanie also helps with anger, intimacy issues, hoarding, and other areas where people feel stuck. If you want to discuss session options and fit, confirm the current offerings before you schedule.
How Stephanie’s approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing difficult thoughts and emotions while clarifying what matters to you. It can help when life changes or feelings of emptiness get in the way of everyday goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and offers concrete exercises to shift unhelpful patterns. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress management. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and collaboration so the client sets the pace and goals.Finding the right approach is part of the process. Stephanie works together with clients to choose methods that match their needs, goals, and personal preferences. That means trying techniques, reviewing how they worked, and adjusting the plan as needed.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around study, early work schedules, or commuting. It can also allow shorter check-ins on busy days, let people use phone-only meetings when bandwidth or energy is low, and save travel time so therapy fits into an ordinary week. Licensed professionals can adapt ACT, CBT, and client-centered techniques to work in virtual sessions, focusing on practical skills and steps you can use between meetings.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Illinois, Missouri, Arizona, New Hampshire, Washington, Nevada, Oregon
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family problems, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, LGBT issues, parenting concerns, and related areas.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style blends client-centered listening with cognitive behavioral and solution-focused techniques, plus mindfulness and ACT ideas when useful. Sessions are practical and goal oriented.
How much experience does she have?
She has 10 years of experience working as a counselor and has focused on life transitions and trauma work during that time.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds LCPC and LCMHC credentials and practices in Illinois.
Can I work with her if I live outside the US?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified here; please confirm current session options before booking so you know how she meets with clients.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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