Stephanie Arzavala-Reed, LCPC, LCMHC

Stephanie Arzavala-Reed is a licensed clinician who uses practical, evidence-informed approaches to help people manage stress, anxiety, and relationship challenges. She combines straightforward tools with listening to help people feel understood and make small changes that add up over time. Stephanie holds LCPC and LCMHC credentials and practices in Illinois.

Stephanie brings ten years of counseling experience to each session. She focuses on what is happening now and what a person wants to change, then builds simple steps to move toward those goals. Sessions often include skill practice, clear feedback, and check-ins on progress.

Her work addresses a wide range of concerns including depression, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, bipolar issues, and coping with life changes. She also supports people facing parenting strain, intimacy-related worries, career stress, and compassion fatigue. Additional focus areas include attachment and abandonment issues, communication problems, control struggles, and hoarding.

Stephanie blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, client-centered work, mindfulness, and solution-focused strategies. That mix lets her tailor the approach to fit each person’s needs and preferences rather than follow a one-size-fits-all plan. She uses psychoeducation and practical skill-building alongside conversation.

People who choose Stephanie can expect collaborative planning and measurable steps between sessions. She invites open, honest conversation and works to create a respectful space for sharing. The aim is steady progress toward clearer goals and improved everyday functioning.

How Stephanie Uses CBT, ACT, and Mindfulness Online

Stephanie often draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors. CBT sessions focus on practical exercises and homework that address specific problems like anxiety, depression, or relationship patterns.

She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people clarify values and take committed actions even when feelings are difficult. ACT is useful for coping with chronic stress, grief, and avoidance patterns by teaching openness to experience and value-guided goals.

Mindfulness techniques are woven into sessions to improve moment-to-moment awareness and reduce reactivity. Simple breathing and grounding practices are taught to use during stressful times or when emotions feel overwhelming.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals and preferences, then shape sessions around what feels most helpful. Plans are adjusted over time based on progress and feedback.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful for longer work and skill demonstrations, phone can fit into short breaks or lower bandwidth, and chat or messaging support quick check-ins and ongoing coaching between sessions. These options make scheduling more flexible and let people use the format that fits their day-to-day life.