- Men's wellbeing focus
- CBT and client-centered
- Veteran experience
About Hector
Hector Zayas is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) who focuses on practical, down-to-earth support. He centers sessions on real-life recovery and coping skills. He brings personal experience of long-term recovery to his work and uses that perspective to help people navigate change.
He blends straightforward techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy with client-centered listening. Conversations tend to be direct and goal-focused, while still rooted in empathy and patience. Hector adapts talks and plans to each person's situation rather than using a single formula.
Many of his clients have had military backgrounds, and he has professional experience working with Veterans and active service members. He also works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, addiction, anger, grief, depression, and self-esteem concerns. He addresses control issues, guilt and shame, and process addictions like gambling or pornography when those come up.
Sessions often include practical tools for coping and change. Hector uses motivational interviewing to help people clarify what they want and move toward it. He applies solution-focused techniques to set short-term steps and cognitive-behavioral ideas to shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.
Hector draws on 11 years of professional experience in Florida. He encourages people to take the first step when they feel ready and offers steady support through recovery and life transitions.
Practical approaches for online recovery-focused work
Hector draws on client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy to shape online sessions. Client-centered therapy means conversations that focus on the person's experience, with the therapist listening, reflecting, and helping the person find their own solutions. Cognitive behavioral therapy looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and offers concrete skills to change patterns that cause distress.He also uses motivational interviewing to help people find their reasons for change and build commitment. That approach asks questions, supports autonomy, and helps set realistic next steps rather than pushing a single plan. These methods are commonly used together to target addiction, mood concerns, anxiety, and life transitions in a practical way.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Hector will collaborate with each person to choose techniques that match goals, needs, and preferences. He expects the process to evolve as progress is made and adjusts plans based on what helps most.
Session format options are not specified in the biography, so confirm current session options before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Talk with the therapist during the intake to decide how to structure sessions for your routine and goals.
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Experience
11+ years
Credentials
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Hector commonly address?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, anger, low self-esteem, depression, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, grief, and coping with life changes.
How would you describe his therapy style?
He combines client-centered listening with cognitive-behavioral tools, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused steps to create practical plans people can use.
What is his professional background?
Hector has 11 years of professional experience and draws on personal long-term recovery to inform his work with clients.
Where is Hector licensed and based?
He is a Florida Licensed Mental Health Counselor - FL LMHC - and practices out of Florida.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin therapy?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.