Philip Zarowny
Supportive therapist focused on practical change
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Experience
- 11 years
- Licensed in
- Illinois, Florida, Washington
- Languages
- English
- Format
- Online sessions
About Philip
Philip Zarowny uses client-centered, strengths-based therapy to help people make changes that matter. He greets each person with a straightforward, compassionate style. Philip emphasizes practical steps and short-term goals while keeping the larger picture in view.
He writes plainly and listens carefully to what you want to change. Philip trained in social work and earned a Master’s Degree in Social Work in 2009. Since then he has built 11 years of clinical experience across outpatient and residential settings.
Background and approach
Much of his recent work has focused on substance abuse and the problems that often come alongside it. That experience shaped his practical approach to mood, stress, relationships, grief, trauma, and addictive behaviors. His sessions focus on identifying strengths, setting clear goals, and trying strategies that fit each person’s life.
He draws from evidence-based tools such as cognitive behavioral techniques, acceptance and commitment ideas, and motivational interviewing. Mindfulness and emotion-regulation skills are also part of the toolbox when they fit the client’s needs. Philip notes personal perspective as a parent of an LGBTQ+ child, and he aims to create an understanding environment for people from different backgrounds.
He tries to meet people where they are and to encourage small experiments that lead to change. If you are looking for practical guidance and an encouraging therapist in Florida, Philip offers sessions that combine real-world skills with support as you try new ways of handling worry, loss, relationship strain, or addictive patterns.
Evidence-based approaches for online help
Philip makes use of well-researched techniques that translate well to online sessions. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) helps people notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors; it is often used for anxiety, depression, and many stress-related problems. Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) focuses on values and small commitments - it helps when worry or avoidance gets in the way of living a meaningful life. Motivational interviewing is a collaborative way to boost readiness for change, commonly used with addictions or when someone feels stuck.Choosing the right approach is a team effort. Philip will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked before. Together they try methods and adjust as needed so therapy stays practical and relevant to daily life.
Online therapy offers real flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text messaging. These options let people fit sessions into busy days, follow up between meetings, and keep continuity when travel or distance would otherwise get in the way. For many, remote work makes it easier to try different strategies and keep momentum toward change.
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Specialties and expertise
Top specialties
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
Also works with
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- LGBT
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Experience
- 11 years
- Licensed
- Illinois, Florida, Washington
- Languages
- English
Next step
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