- Men's wellbeing listed
- CBT and mindfulness
- Trauma and addiction
About Gary
Gary Zarchy is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 25 years of experience. He centers sessions on the client's strengths and goals, guiding people through stress, anxiety, addiction, and relationship concerns. Gary aims to help people gain tools they can use outside the therapy room so they can move forward in their lives.
He holds a master’s degree from the University of Phoenix and has taught in that school’s counseling department for eighteen years. That teaching work has included both in-person and online instruction, and it informs how he structures sessions and shares practical skills. Gary combines talk, problem solving, and collaborative goal setting during appointments.
Common issues he addresses include depression, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related concerns, anger, self-esteem, career transitions, and coping with life changes. He also works with people navigating addiction, bipolar disorder, and complex co-occurring concerns. Gary supports clients facing HIV/AIDS, end-of-life and hospice questions, aging-related matters, and first responder stress.
Therapeutic methods he uses include Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Existential Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and Mindfulness Therapy. He also draws on motivational interviewing and solution-focused ideas to help people set and reach goals.
Sessions are practical and focused on real-world change. Gary’s aim is to empower each person so they can meet their goals and eventually move on from counseling when they’re ready.
How Gary’s approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting so people can find their own solutions; it helps with low mood, relationship questions, and building confidence. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) uses practical exercises and thought-work to reduce anxiety, manage mood, and change unhelpful patterns. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a method used to process traumatic memories and reduce their emotional impact.Choosing the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals and preferences and then try methods that fit those needs. Sessions are collaborative - the therapist and client check in and adjust methods as progress is made.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, for example by avoiding travel time, fitting a session into a work break, or choosing a shorter check-in when needed. These practical benefits help people keep consistent work toward their goals while balancing everyday demands.
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Experience
25+ years
Credentials
Arizona
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he help with?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, addiction, depression, trauma, grief, intimacy issues, relationship and communication problems, and career or life transitions.
What is his therapeutic style like?
Sessions emphasize the client’s own strengths and goals. He uses client-centered conversations, practical skills, and collaborative planning.
How much experience does he have working in counseling?
He has 25 years of experience and has worked extensively with substance abuse, LGBTQIA issues, anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship difficulties.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor - licensed in Arizona and holds a master’s degree from the University of Phoenix.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with him?
He is not currently accepting international clients.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I need to do to start therapy?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist’s availability.