Gary Zarchy, LPC

Gary Zarchy is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 25 years of clinical experience. He focuses on helping people navigate stress, anxiety, addiction concerns, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, and midlife transitions. His approach centers on the client and on building practical skills for daily life.

Gary believes the answers often come from the person sitting in the room. He sees his role as guide, educator, advocate, and encourager. Sessions focus on clear goals, concrete steps, and the small changes that lead to better days. He aims to help people feel more capable and then move on when goals are met.

He draws on several therapeutic approaches to match what a person needs. That includes Client-Centered Therapy, which prioritizes the client's perspective and pace, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which looks at how thoughts and behaviors influence mood. He also uses Existential ideas and EMDR for trauma-related work, along with mindfulness and motivational techniques.

Gary earned a master’s degree from the University of Phoenix and has taught in that school’s counseling department for eighteen years. His teaching includes both in-person and online classes, which informs how he explains ideas in straightforward terms. He finds it rewarding when people reach the goals they set in therapy and step away feeling ready for the next chapter.

People who choose him can expect a practical, down-to-earth style. Sessions emphasize problem solving, clearer communication, and steady progress toward personal goals.

Approaches that translate well to online therapy

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening, understanding, and following the client's pace. In an online setting this means the therapist mirrors concerns, asks clear questions, and helps the person set realistic goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a hands-on method that examines thought patterns and daily behaviors. CBT online often uses brief exercises, homework, and concrete strategies to reduce anxiety and improve mood. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is used for trauma-related symptoms and involves structured steps to process distressing memories; when used remotely it requires clear pacing and collaboration between therapist and client.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful. Together they decide whether a client-centered pace, CBT tools, or trauma-focused work like EMDR best fits the situation, and they adjust as progress is made.

Confirm the session formats available before booking, since specific online options are not listed here. Many people appreciate online sessions because they can fit appointments into a workday, avoid travel time, have shorter check-ins when needed, or choose an audio-only meeting when bandwidth is limited. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises, assign short practice tasks between meetings, and keep the focus on steady, practical progress.