Stephanie Arzavala-Reed , LCPC, LCMHC

Stephanie Arzavala-Reed is a licensed counselor with ten years of clinical experience who brings a warm, steady presence to each therapeutic relationship. She holds the credentials LCPC and LCMHC - LCPC stands for Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and LCMHC stands for Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor - and she draws on a broad skill set to support people navigating stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, depression, grief, identity questions, parenting challenges, and other life transitions.

Stephanie developed a commitment to counseling early in life and values the trust it takes for someone to share their story. She centers her work on creating a judgment-free space where vulnerability can be met with empathy and practical support. She connects easily with teens and young adults facing transitions, works with women and members of the LGBT community who have experienced trauma, and enjoys supporting couples and families through communication and conflict challenges.

Her approach is collaborative and individualized - she blends client-centered listening with cognitive behavioral tools, acceptance-based ideas, mindfulness practices, and solution-focused strategies to match each person’s goals and needs. Stephanie emphasizes goal-setting and psychoeducation so clients understand coping skills for stress, self-care, communication, and emotion regulation. She welcomes the opportunity to accompany people as they work toward the life and relationships they want.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Stephanie blends several evidence-informed approaches to meet different needs. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening with empathy and helping people explore their own values and goals; it is useful for building self-awareness, self-esteem, and stronger relationships. Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, looks at the connection between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical tools for managing anxiety, depression, and unhelpful patterns. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, often called ACT, emphasizes accepting difficult emotions while committing to actions that align with personal values, which can help people cope with pain, loss, and life transitions.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Stephanie works collaboratively with clients to identify goals, try different techniques, and tailor a plan that fits each person’s needs and preferences. That collaborative stance helps ensure the work feels relevant and actionable.

Online sessions offer practical flexibility - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule or to access support from different locations. These options allow licensed professionals to bring consistent, focused care to people who benefit from adaptable session formats and ongoing communication between meetings.