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Zachary Havens

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Zachary Havens

Ohio

Strength-focused, practical therapy for men

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  • Stress and anxiety
  • Trauma recovery
  • Values-based work

About Zachary

Zachary Havens, LPCC, helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, and trauma find clearer direction. He focuses on building a nonjudgmental space where thoughts and emotions can be shared. He emphasizes practical steps toward greater confidence and daily functioning. Men seeking support for wellbeing will find his approach straightforward and goal oriented.

Zachary uses conversational, person-centered work to map what is keeping a client stuck. He draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thinking and on acceptance and commitment ideas to clarify personal values. He also integrates mindfulness practices to ease overwhelming emotions and to strengthen present-moment coping.

Clients with life changes, grief, relationship strain, or challenges like addiction and ADHD are offered concrete tools to manage symptoms and daily routines. He pays attention to issues such as body image, caregiver stress, chronic illness, fatherhood concerns, and first responder stress. Sessions aim to move toward agreed-upon goals rather than offering vague promises.

Zachary has six years of professional experience in Ohio and holds the LPCC credential, which stands for Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor. He accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English. Fees vary with location and are handled through a cancellable subscription model.

The first meeting typically focuses on what matters most to the client and on setting practical next steps. Prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule according to availability. This start helps shape a tailored plan for ongoing work.

How these approaches guide online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) centers on helping people clarify their values and commit to actions that match those values. It is useful for anxiety, low motivation, and navigating life changes by focusing on meaningful steps rather than on getting rid of difficult thoughts. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and offers practical strategies to change unhelpful patterns. It often helps with depression, anxiety, and sleep or eating difficulties by teaching skills to test and shift routines.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and will adjust methods as work progresses. That means trying practical exercises, noticing what helps, and altering the plan together to fit real life needs.

The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm available options before booking. In general, online work can make fitting therapy into a busy schedule easier, allow shorter check-ins when time is tight, and reduce travel time. It also lets people try conversational methods, cognitive exercises, and mindfulness practices in the moments they matter most. Licensed professionals can adapt ACT and CBT tools to remote sessions to keep progress moving even when meeting virtually.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Body imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsControl issuesEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

6+ years

Credentials

Ohio

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Zachary help with?

He supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, self-esteem, and many related issues such as eating, sleeping, and career problems.

What is his therapeutic style like?

He emphasizes a nonjudgmental, conversational approach that mixes client-centered listening with practical exercises. Sessions focus on small, workable steps toward goals.

How much clinical experience does he have?

He has six years of professional experience working with people on mood, trauma, and life transition issues.

What credential and region does he practice in?

He is an OH LPCC, which means Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in Ohio, and practices from that state.

Which languages are supported and can international clients connect?

Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.

What session formats are available?

The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options with the provider before booking.

How are fees handled?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I start working with him?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.

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