Zachary HavensLPCC

Zachary Havens, LPCC, helps people facing stress, anxiety, trauma, and life changes. He offers a calm presence for conversations about self-esteem, depression, parenting concerns, and issues around intimacy and relationships. He speaks plainly and aims to make first steps feel manageable for someone worried or overwhelmed.

He creates an open space for people to share thoughts and feelings without judgment. Sessions focus on practical steps toward goals the client sets. Zachary uses tools from cognitive behavioral approaches and mindfulness to help identify unhelpful thinking and build new habits.

Zachary has six years of professional experience and holds an Ohio Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor credential. That background includes work with people dealing with traumatic experiences and situations that leave them feeling stuck. He has also worked with first responders, athletes, and people adjusting after injury or major life stress.

He describes therapy as a collaborative effort where growth comes from small, steady changes. Clients can expect straightforward feedback, guided exercises, and time to reflect on progress. He aims to expand each person’s understanding of themselves while moving toward agreed goals.

He notes an interest in EMDR - Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing - and is completing related training. He offers interventions intended to reduce anxiety and trauma-related distress while tailoring care to individual needs.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on helping people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, depression, and life changes where direction feels unclear.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps identify patterns of thinking that keep problems going and introduces small experiments to change those patterns. It often suits worries, mood concerns, sleep and eating issues, and stress management.

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, or EMDR, is an approach used for trauma-related symptoms; the therapist notes ongoing training in this method and may discuss whether it fits your situation.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, past experiences, and what feels comfortable. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust them as therapy progresses.

Confirm which session formats are offered before booking, since the profile did not list specific options. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They also make seeing a licensed professional more feasible across locations, but format details should be verified when scheduling.