Family therapy and counseling in Scottsdale, AZ

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with almost 20 years of professional work experience addressing a range of mental health issues across the lifespan. Most of my life was spent in East Tennessee but my career experience began in Virginia where I obtained my counseling license in 2014. In 2020 I moved to Yuma, Arizona, and am eligible to work with clients in both states.

Education and Credentials:

I received my Bachelor's degree in Psychology in 2003 from Radford University in Radford, Virginia. I soon followed it with my Master's degree in Counseling in 2007 at East Tennessee State University in Johnson City, Tennessee. In 2021 I received my School Counseling Certificate from the state of Arizona.

Diagnosed Late. Understood, Finally. I’m Dr. Stephanie Reynolds, a licensed psychologist with 25 years of experience helping

adults, couples, and families navigate emotional and relational challenges. I specialize in

neurodivergent adults, including those receiving a later-in-life autism or ADHD diagnosis.

My approach is trauma-informed, relational, and individualized, helping clients better

understand themselves, strengthen relationships, and develop practical tools that fit who

they are. My goal is to provide a space where you feel understood, accepted, and

supported.

I’ve provided professional counseling to individuals, couples, and families for over 15 years — helping people navigate relationship struggles, anxiety and trauma, grief and loss, anger and impulsivity, ADHD, parenting challenges, and more. In addition to general mental health care, I specialize in working with adults and couples addressing relational concerns, anxiety, trauma, men’s issues, helping professionals, cultural and spiritual identity, and gender / sexuality.

I have had a state LAC license in Arizona for 10 years and worked in behavioral health for 14 years. I am Gottman Method certified in couple/marriage therapy and trained in IFS for past traumatic experiences. Extensive training in CBT, ACT modalities to help you learn how the brain processes thoughts and emotions, how you can trick your cognition to commit to the changes needed to live a happy and rewarding life.

I believe healing happens when you feel truly seen, heard, and accepted exactly as you are. Therapy doesn’t have to feel cold or clinical—it can be genuine, collaborative, and even include moments of laughter along the way.

I earned my Bachelor of Social Work from Western Illinois University and my Master of Social Work from Arizona State University. I’ve been practicing as a master’s-level social worker since 2010 and have been a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) for the past three years. I’m also certified in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), a highly effective, evidence-based therapy that helps people heal from trauma and distressing life experiences.