Desert Counseling Services Team

Clinical Therapist Stefanni Peters, LPC

Stefanni is a trauma informed therapist specializing in the treatment of anxiety, phobias, eating disorders, and obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD). Stefanni also assists individuals in working through past traumatic events and co-occurring mental health conditions. Stefanni offers faith-based counseling and parent coaching, as well as services to assist couples and families in navigating their relationships. Stefanni offers in-person and Telehealth services to individuals and families in the state of Arizona.

Education and Experience

Stefanni obtained her Master’s Degree in Counseling from Grand Canyon State University. She is a licensed, practicing professional counselor in Arizona. Stefanni has clinical experience at outpatient, IOP, and PHP levels of care for eating disorder, OCD, and co-occurring disorder treatment. She has been the clinical director of a young adult intensive outpatient program and the clinical co-director of an adolescent intensive outpatient program in Arizona. Stefanni has comprehensive experience working with individuals and families of all ages in the treatment of OCD, anxiety, eating disorders, and relationship issues.

Treatment Approach

In an effort to provide individualized, comprehensive care, Stefanni is trained in a multitude of evidence-based treatment modalities for eating disorders, anxiety, phobias, OCD and other mental health concerns. Stefanni offers the following therapy modalities: 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 Response Prevention (ERP) and EMDR.

Personal Philosophy

Stefanni believes in an individualized approach to therapy. She combines evidence-based treatment with compassion and acceptance to meet each individual exactly where they are at, while supporting them in learning the skills to create lasting change. Stefanni is dedicated to supporting clients in finding a new perspective and leading a life that is meaningful and fulfilling.