Gary Zarchy

Gary Zarchy is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 25 years of clinical experience. He centers sessions on the client and offers practical guidance, encouragement, and advocacy to help people reach their goals. He aims to empower clients so they eventually no longer need therapy.

He has extensive experience with substance use concerns, LGBTQIA issues, anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship and communication problems. He also supports people facing grief, career challenges, bipolar disorder, addiction, and caregiver or compassion fatigue. Additional focus areas include aging and geriatric concerns, hospice and end-of-life counseling, and family of origin issues.

He earned a master’s degree from the University of Phoenix and has taught in that university’s counseling department for eighteen years, both in person and online. That teaching experience informs a practical, down-to-earth style in sessions. He uses approaches that help clients build skills and insight over time.

In sessions he draws on client-centered methods alongside cognitive behavioral tools, mindfulness practices, existential questions, and EMDR when appropriate. He also uses motivational interviewing and solution-focused strategies to support change and clarity. He describes his role as guide, educator, and cheerleader while helping clients set and meet goals.

People who work with him can expect straightforward talk, concrete strategies, and a focus on empowering personal growth. He aims for measurable progress and for clients to leave counseling having met their objectives.

How his approaches translate to online therapy

Mindfulness Therapy helps people notice thoughts and bodily reactions without judgment. It teaches simple attention and breathing practices that can reduce reactivity and support coping with anxiety, stress, and grief.

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding the person’s priorities. The therapist reflects feelings and goals back so clients feel heard and can make choices that fit their values.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at patterns of thought and behavior and introduces small experiments and skill practice. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and many everyday struggles that benefit from concrete tools.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Gary collaborates with each person to match methods to their goals, needs, and preferences. That means trying things, checking what helps, and adjusting the plan as progress is made.

Session logistics should be confirmed before booking since the biography does not specify formats. Online therapy can make fitting sessions into a busy week easier, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and let people choose whether to use audio or video depending on their situation. Ask about current session options when you schedule to learn what formats are offered.