Meet Stefanni Peters, LPC
Trauma-Informed Therapist Specializing in Anxiety, Phobias, Eating Disorders, and OCD

Stefanni Peters is a compassionate, trauma-informed therapist specializing in the treatment of anxiety, phobias, eating disorders, and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). With a deep commitment to healing, Stefanni helps individuals work through past traumatic events and address co-occurring mental health conditions. In addition to traditional therapeutic approaches, she offers faith-based counseling and parent coaching, supporting individuals and families in navigating their relationships and emotional challenges. Stefanni provides both in-person and Telehealth services to clients and families throughout the state of Arizona.

Education and Experience

Stefanni earned her Master’s Degree in Counseling from Grand Canyon University and is a licensed professional counselor in Arizona. She has extensive clinical experience working at outpatient, Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP), and Partial Hospitalization Programs (PHP), where she specialized in treating eating disorders, OCD, and co-occurring mental health disorders. Stefanni has served as the Clinical Director of a young adult IOP and as the Clinical Co-Director of an adolescent IOP in Arizona. Her experience spans all ages, and she has worked with both individuals and families to provide effective treatment for OCD, anxiety, eating disorders, and relationship challenges.

Treatment Approach

Stefanni tailors her therapeutic approach to meet the unique needs of each client, combining evidence-based modalities with a compassionate, client-centered approach. She utilizes a range of proven treatment techniques for anxiety, phobias, eating disorders, OCD, and other mental health concerns, including:

• Family-Based Therapy (Maudsley)

• Emotion-Focused Family Therapy (EFFT)

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

• Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

• Emotion-Focused Therapy for Couples (EFT)

• Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP)

• Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)

Stefanni is dedicated to offering comprehensive care that fosters healing, growth, and lasting change.

Personal Philosophy

Stefanni believes in providing each client with the tools and strategies needed to make meaningful progress toward their personal goals. By integrating evidence-based treatment with a compassionate, strengths-based approach, she helps clients develop practical skills to overcome obstacles and move forward in their lives. Stefanni’s warm, non-judgmental approach fosters a safe and supportive environment where clients can heal, grow, and thrive.