Stephanie Arsenault, MA, LPC-S

Stephanie Arsenault brings extensive experience working with children, teenagers, and young adults, offering support through challenging life events. She assists young people with clear diagnoses such as depression and anxiety, as well as those navigating life transitions or feeling left out, misunderstood, or “different.” Stephanie has ample experience working with schools to develop plans to support those who are struggling to succeed in educational settings. Stephanie has significant experience working with Anxiety, Autism, Depression, DMDD and ODD, with a particular interest in the connection between neuroscience and behavioral disorders.

Stephanie employs a client-centered, strengths-based approach, emphasizing the importance of understanding the experiences of both the young person and the significant people in their lives. She views the family as a system where all members benefit from mutual understanding. Stephanie firmly believes in Dr. Ross Greene’s motto: “Kids do well if they can.” Stephanie embraces all differences, welcoming every neurotype and being gender-affirming, ensuring a supportive and inclusive environment for all her clients.

Her therapeutic approach includes play therapy to help younger clients express themselves when words are insufficient. For older clients, Stephanie incorporates various frameworks such as cognitive behavioral therapy, interpersonal neurobiology, and dialectical behavior therapy to help them set goals and overcome obstacles to their success.

Stephanie is a member of the Texas Counseling Association, the Association of Play Therapy and Adoption Knowledge Affiliates.

*** Stephanie also has office hours at our Georgetown location ***