How Zachary works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LPCC
- Licensed in
- Ohio
- Years in practice
- 6
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Zachary
Zachary Havens is an Ohio licensed professional clinical counselor (LPCC) with six years of experience. He helps people who are feeling stressed, overwhelmed by anxiety or depression, struggling with anger, or coping with major life changes. He also supports those dealing with trauma, addiction, relationship and intimacy concerns, and issues around sleep, eating, or self-esteem.
Zachary keeps sessions straightforward and conversational. He aims to create a calm, nonjudgmental space where people can talk through difficult thoughts and feelings.
Background and approach
He works with each person to set clear goals and practical steps for change. In practice he uses approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice unhelpful patterns and try different responses. He also draws on mindfulness and client-centered techniques to build awareness and self-compassion.
He has completed training toward Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing and incorporates trauma-focused work when appropriate. Zachary has particular experience helping clients feel unstuck after upsetting life events or chronic stress. He often focuses on realistic, manageable skills that can be used between sessions.
His background includes work with people facing job strain, caregiving fatigue, first responder concerns, and challenges tied to identity and life purpose. Sessions are offered in English and can be scheduled to fit different routines. He accepts international clients and works with people across age ranges and life stages to move toward clearer goals and better everyday functioning.
What Zachary works with
Everything Zachary lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Zachary's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Eating and food-related issues
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Fatherhood issues
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Young adult issues
Approaches Zachary lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- 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 therapeutic approaches translate to online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them and then commit to actions that match their values. It can be helpful for anxiety, depression, anger, and life transitions by focusing on small, value-driven steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns. It often helps with anxiety, sleep problems, mood, and impulsive reactions. Mindfulness Therapy trains simple attention skills to reduce reactivity and increase presence, which supports stress, anger, and trauma recovery.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and suggest techniques to try. Goals and methods can shift over time based on what helps most in daily life.
Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make care more flexible. Video calls are good when visual cues matter and for regular therapy. Phone sessions work well if bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and messaging allow brief check-ins, coaching-style support, or ongoing reflection between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, caregiving, or travel while still using the chosen therapeutic tools.
Questions people ask about Zachary
What concerns does Zachary address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, trauma, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, and related concerns such as sleep and eating difficulties.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He keeps sessions conversational and goal-focused, combining practical skill teaching with a calm, nonjudgmental stance.
What is his professional background?
He holds an Ohio LPCC and has six years of clinical experience working with people facing trauma, chronic stress, and life transitions.
Where is he licensed and located?
He is licensed as an Ohio LPCC and practices out of Ohio.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to therapist availability.