Stephanie Scott, LMFT
OCD & Body Image Specialist
Arizona, California
Accepting New Clients

If your mind feels like it won’t slow down—if intrusive thoughts hijack your day, anxiety keeps you stuck in loops, or body-focused fears and perfectionism are running your life—you’re not alone. Many of Stephanie’s clients come to therapy feeling exhausted by their own thoughts, overwhelmed by fear, and frustrated that what they’ve tried so far hasn’t brought real relief.

Stephanie specializes in helping children, teens, and adults break free from Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), anxiety, body dysmorphia, and trauma-related patterns that keep people stuck. Her clients often describe feeling trapped by intrusive thoughts, compulsive behaviors, avoidance, or relentless self-criticism—and disconnected from the life they want to be living.

What makes Stephanie’s work especially meaningful is that she brings both clinical expertise and lived experience into the therapy room. Having personally lived with OCD and recovered through effective, evidence-based treatment, she understands firsthand how distressing and convincing intrusive thoughts can feel—and how powerful the right kind of therapy truly is. This perspective allows her to meet clients with deep empathy while also offering clear direction and confidence in the recovery process.

Stephanie is trained in Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), the gold-standard treatment for OCD, along with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and EMDR. She uses these approaches to help clients reduce compulsions, face feared thoughts and situations, heal from past experiences, and develop a more flexible, compassionate relationship with their thoughts, emotions, and bodies.

Her therapeutic style is warm, steady, and thoughtfully structured. Stephanie creates a space where clients feel safe enough to be honest and supported enough to take meaningful risks. She is both compassionate and direct—fully present with her clients while also keeping the work focused on the changes that lead to real, lasting progress.

Whether she is helping a child who feels scared of their own thoughts, a teen battling perfectionism or body image distress, or an adult untangling long-standing anxiety or trauma, Stephanie approaches each person with genuine respect. Clients often describe her as someone who truly “gets it”—both clinically and personally—and who can hold hope steady even when things feel overwhelming.

Stephanie lives in California and holds active therapy licenses in California and Arizona, allowing her to support clients across both states through secure telehealth sessions.

If you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure where to turn next, Stephanie is here to help. With the right tools, guidance, and support, it’s possible to respond differently to anxiety, loosen OCD’s grip, and build a life that feels meaningful again.