Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Depression
How Hector works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LMHC
- Licensed in
- Florida
- Years in practice
- 11
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Hector
Hector Zayas is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) who focuses on helping people manage anger and addiction-related challenges. He draws on eleven years of clinical experience and his own long-term recovery to guide straightforward, practical care. Hector aims to build trust quickly and help clients take concrete steps toward calmer, healthier daily life.
He uses a mix of approaches tailored to each person. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps identify unhelpful thoughts and change behavior.
Background and approach
Client-centered work emphasizes listening and reflecting so the client feels heard and respected. Motivational Interviewing is used to help people find their own reasons to change and stay engaged in recovery. Solution-focused techniques keep sessions goal-oriented and short-term when useful.
Hector combines these methods to match what a person needs in the moment. Many people seek him out for anger, stress, anxiety, depression, and addictive behaviors including drug, alcohol, and process addictions like gambling or pornography. He also works with concerns tied to trauma, grief, self-esteem, control issues, and feelings of guilt or shame.
Hector brings a direct but compassionate style. He helps people set practical goals, practice new skills, and track progress between sessions. He offers services from Florida and conducts work in English.
What Hector works with
Everything Hector lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Hector's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Coping with life changes
- Control issues
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Men's issues
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Mood disorders
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
Approaches Hector lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How Hector brings practical approaches to online therapy
Hector commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot patterns of thinking that fuel anger or addictive behaviors and then practice different actions. CBT focuses on changing thoughts and behaviors with clear exercises that translate well to video or phone sessions.He also draws on Motivational Interviewing to help people find personal reasons to change. This approach uses open questions and reflective listening to boost motivation, which can work effectively through chat or messaging as well as live conversations.
Choosing the right approach is a shared process. Hector will talk about goals and preferences, then try methods that fit a person's pace and comfort. He checks in regularly and adjusts the style based on what helps most.
Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls are useful for full conversations and skill practice. Phone sessions can fit into a work break or when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and messaging are handy for quick check-ins, shorter reflections, or staying connected between sessions. These formats make it easier to keep therapy consistent while fitting into daily life.
Questions people ask about Hector
What kinds of problems does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship concerns, and coping with life changes.
What is his therapeutic style like?
The approach is practical and collaborative, blending client-centered listening with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and motivational techniques to set clear goals.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has eleven years of professional experience and personal lived experience in long-term recovery, which informs his perspective on addictive behaviors.
Where is he licensed and based?
He is a Florida Licensed Mental Health Counselor - LMHC and provides services from Florida.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs.
How are fees handled and how do I begin?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to availability.