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Zachary Havens

Thoughtful, practical support for life transitions

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Credentials
LPCC
Experience
6 years
Licensed in
Ohio
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Zachary

Zachary Havens is a licensed professional counselor - clinical (LPCC) in Ohio with six years of practice. He focuses on helping people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma, low self-esteem, depression, and life transitions. He aims to make the first steps toward change feel manageable and straightforward.

He creates a calm, nonjudgmental space where clients can talk about difficult thoughts and feelings. Sessions are built around practical goals the client sets.

Background and approach

Zachary uses clear, hands-on strategies so people can try things between sessions and see real shifts. Zachary brings focused experience addressing the aftermath of life events that leave people feeling stuck. He supports growth by expanding a person’s understanding of themselves and their patterns.

He also has trained experience helping people cope with motivation issues, work stress, and mood disturbance. He is completing training in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, known as EMDR, and incorporates it when appropriate to address trauma-related symptoms. He combines EMDR with approaches like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to fit each person’s needs.

Zachary emphasizes collaborative work. He listens first, then offers strategies grounded in evidence-based methods. People who want straightforward, practical support for emotional and life challenges often find his style direct and approachable.

Approaches that translate to online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting ruled by them. It emphasizes clarifying values and taking small committed actions toward a meaningful life, which can help with anxiety, depression, and life changes.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and practicing alternative skills. It is practical and skill-based, useful for stress, mood problems, and coping with everyday challenges.

EMDR, or Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, is offered as part of his training and can be used when trauma or past upsetting events are a focus of work. It aims to reduce the intensity of troubling memories while building coping resources.

Choosing the right method is a collaborative process. The therapist will listen to your story, discuss what you want to change, and suggest approaches that fit your goals and comfort level. You and the therapist will adjust methods over time if needed.

Online therapy offers flexibility with video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to work around busy schedules, manage childcare needs, or maintain support while traveling. Many people find that regular short check-ins by chat or text, combined with longer video sessions, keeps progress steady and manageable.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Less about arguing with difficult thoughts, more about loosening their grip and acting on what matters to you anyway. Values and committed action carry the work, which suits conversation at a distance.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns can be addressed in sessions?
Zachary supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. He also works with issues like addiction, grief, parenting, sleep and eating concerns, and career stress.
How would he describe his therapy style?
He keeps sessions practical and conversational, focusing on goals you set together. The aim is to create an open space to talk and to try small, manageable changes between meetings.
What is his professional background?
He has six years of professional experience in mental health work. His experience includes helping people recover from trauma, manage mood disturbances, and address life circumstances that cause people to feel stuck.
What credentials and location apply?
He is licensed as an LPCC in Ohio with license number OH LPCC E.2102179. His practice is based in Ohio.
Which languages are used in sessions and are international clients supported?
Sessions are offered in English. He accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Therapy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to match different preferences and schedules.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to the therapist's availability.

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Experience
6 years
Licensed
Ohio
Languages
English

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