- ACT informed
- CBT strategies
- Mindfulness tools
About Stephanie
Stephanie Arzavala-Reed is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) and Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) practicing in Illinois with 10 years of experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, parenting pressures, and anger. Sessions are presented in a direct, practical way focused on problem solving and coping.
Stephanie uses clear, evidence-informed methods to help people manage strong emotions and everyday problems. She leans on client-centered techniques to make space for people to talk through what matters most. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to identify patterns of thinking that fuel anger, anxiety, or low mood and to practice different responses.
Her work also draws from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and solution-focused methods to clarify values and build small, manageable goals. Mindfulness practices are introduced to help people notice their bodily signals and interrupt automatic reactions. Together with each client she builds a plan that targets the issues they bring, such as grief, trauma, self-esteem, or career stress.
Stephanie has experience supporting people from the LGBT community and those who have experienced trauma. She also addresses attachment and abandonment concerns, communication problems, and difficulties with commitment or control. Her approach includes psychoeducation, skill teaching, and collaborative goal setting.
Practical problem-solving is part of each session. She helps people develop tools for handling resentment, workplace frustration, parenting stress, and the ripple effects of someone else’s anger. The focus is on concrete steps that reduce reactivity and improve day-to-day functioning.
How Stephanie uses ACT, CBT and mindfulness online
Stephanie draws from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people clarify what matters to them and to take small actions toward those values even when emotions are strong. ACT can be useful for managing persistent anger, avoidance, and life transitions.She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot unhelpful thought patterns that increase reactivity. CBT gives concrete exercises to test different beliefs and to practice calmer responses in triggering situations. Mindfulness methods are offered in short practices that train attention to bodily cues and breathing, which can reduce the speed of an emotional escalation.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Stephanie collaborates with each person to decide which methods suit their goals and preferences and adjusts the plan as progress is made. This is a joint process that focuses on practical steps and skill building.
Session formats are not listed in the original biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counseling into a busy day, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Licensed professionals can tailor sessions to focus on skills practice, behavior experiments, or value-based goal work while working remotely.
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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 address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship problems, parenting strain, anger, trauma, grief, self-esteem issues, career concerns and related areas.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is practical and client-centered, combining acceptance and commitment ideas with CBT and solution-focused techniques to set goals and teach skills.
How much experience does she have?
She has 10 years of experience as a practicing counselor and has worked with people facing a range of life stressors and trauma.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds NV LCPC and NH LCMHC credentials and practices in Illinois as a licensed counselor.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she accept international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin and schedule a session?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.