Stephanie Arzavala-Reed , LCPC, LCMHC

Stephanie Arzavala-Reed is a licensed counselor with 10 years of clinical experience who combines practical strategies with a person-centered outlook to support people through life transitions and emotional challenges. She holds LCPC and LCMHC credentials - LCPC stands for Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and LCMHC stands for Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor - and brings a calm, compassionate presence to each session. Having known she wanted to be a counselor since age 13, Stephanie values the trust it takes to share personal stories and approaches therapeutic work with respect for each person’s pace and perspective.

She works with a broad range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and family problems, grief, parenting and intimacy-related issues. Stephanie often connects easily with teens and young adults facing life changes, women processing trauma, members of the LGBTQ community, and couples seeking improved communication and support. Her experience also extends to specialized areas such as attachment and abandonment issues, blended family dynamics, first responder concerns, and compassion fatigue.

Stephanie adapts her methods to fit individual needs, drawing primarily from client-centered, cognitive behavioral, and solution-focused approaches. She collaborates with clients to set goals and create clear treatment plans, offering psychoeducation and practical skills for coping, communication, self-care, and problem solving. Stephanie looks forward to partnering with people ready to work toward the life and goals they want to achieve.

Approaches that translate well to online therapy

Stephanie often uses client-centered therapy, which focuses on building a trusting, nonjudgmental relationship so clients can explore their values and goals at their own pace; this approach can help with self-esteem, life transitions, and relationship concerns. She also applies cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to identify unhelpful thought patterns and develop practical skills for managing anxiety, depression, and stress. Solution-focused techniques are used to target immediate goals and build on existing strengths, which is especially useful when clients want brief, goal-oriented work.

Finding the right approach is part of the process, and Stephanie collaborates with each person to determine which methods best align with their needs, preferences, and goals. She tailors treatment plans together with clients so therapy feels relevant and workable.

Online sessions offer practical flexibility - Stephanie provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain consistency in care, access support from home or work, and continue progress through life changes without lengthy commutes.