Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Depression
How Zachary works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- Illinois
- Years in practice
- 6
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Zachary
Zachary Karr is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people facing anger, stress, anxiety, relationship strain, and life transitions. He uses a relaxed, down-to-earth style that aims to make sessions feel natural and approachable. Zach wants people to feel heard and to bring their real selves to the work.
He has six years of post-graduate clinical experience and more than a decade working in mental health across three states.
Background and approach
That background includes time supporting people with depression, grief, addiction concerns, ADHD, bipolar mood patterns, and intimacy or parenting challenges. Zach draws on that range when someone brings multiple problems at once. In sessions he focuses on clear, practical steps alongside space to talk and reflect.
He blends client-centered care with tools from cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness to help people notice patterns and try new responses. Motivational interviewing and psychodynamic ideas also inform how he explores values and long-standing patterns. People who prefer a less formal vibe often find his approach easy to use.
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different routines. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time and pricing varies with location and scheduling. Zach practices in Illinois and provides services in English.
To begin, a short matching questionnaire is completed and a session is scheduled according to availability.
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
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- ADHD
- Antisocial personality
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dependent personality
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Eating and food-related issues
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hoarding
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Immigration issues
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexuality
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Zachary lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-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.
Approaches that fit your life and schedule
Client-centered therapy emphasizes the person in the room and aims to create an accepting, judgment-free space where a person can talk through what matters. It helps when someone needs understanding and wants to explore their goals at their own pace.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns. It is useful for anger, anxiety, depression, and for learning new ways to respond under stress.
Mindfulness therapy adds simple attention and breathing practices to help someone notice urges and reactions before they take over. That can be helpful for impulsive behaviors and high-stress moments.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to pick methods that match their goals, preferences, and day-to-day needs rather than using a one-size-fits-all plan.
Online therapy offers flexibility for people with busy lives. Video calls let sessions feel close to in-person meetings, phone sessions can work when bandwidth or camera use is limited, and live chat or text messaging are useful for brief check-ins or when typing feels easier. These options make it simpler to fit therapy into a workday, a commute break, or a weekend routine.
Questions people ask about Zachary
What concerns does Zach address in therapy?
He works with people dealing with anger, stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, addiction, grief, parenting strain, and career or life changes.
What is his general therapeutic style?
He keeps a relaxed, down-to-earth tone and focuses on listening first. Sessions combine practical steps with open conversation.
How much clinical experience does he have?
Zach has six years of post-graduate clinical experience and over a decade working in mental health settings across three states.
What are his credentials and where does he practice?
He is an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker - and practices in Illinois.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and scheduling; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.