- Client-Centered
- Cognitive Behavioral
- EMDR and Mindfulness
About Gary
Gary Zarchy is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) practicing in Arizona with 25 years of experience. He works with stress, anxiety, substance use concerns, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, and family-related concerns including family of origin issues. He also lists work with LGBTQ matters, career questions, and coping with life changes.
He describes his role as a guide, educator, advocate and occasional cheerleader. Sessions focus on what the client brings and on building practical skills to handle daily challenges. He draws on familiar methods such as client-centered approaches and cognitive behavioral techniques to help people change unhelpful patterns.
His background includes a master’s degree from the University of Phoenix. He has taught in that university’s counseling department for about 18 years, offering both in-person and online courses. That teaching work informs how he explains concepts and structures sessions.
In practice he uses a mix of methods - client-centered listening, CBT, existential ideas, EMDR, and mindfulness-based strategies - and combines motivational interviewing and solution-focused elements when useful. The work often includes talking through family roles, expectations learned in childhood, and current patterns that trace back to family of origin dynamics.
Sessions are aimed at concrete change: managing symptoms, improving communication, addressing substance use, or preparing for life transitions. He frames success as people reaching the goals they set and stepping back from counseling when those goals are met.
How his approaches translate to online work
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and reflecting back what the client says so they can find their own answers; it helps with decision making, self-esteem, and relationship patterns. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) breaks down thoughts, feelings and behaviors into concrete parts and uses exercises to change unhelpful patterns, which can help with anxiety, depression, and stress management. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a structured approach aimed at reducing the emotional impact of distressing memories and may be used when past events continue to affect daily life.Choosing the right mix of these methods is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and together with the client decide which approaches to try. That collaborative process can include trying different tools and adjusting plans as needed.
Confirm the available session formats before booking, as the profile does not specify them. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. Some formats also let a person avoid being on camera or use less bandwidth, which can be helpful when a quick check-in is all that’s needed.
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
Arizona
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he work with?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, and family of origin concerns among other topics.
What is his therapy style like?
He emphasizes a client-centered style that also uses cognitive behavioral and existential ideas. Sessions tend to focus on practical steps and clear goals.
How much experience does he have?
He has 25 years of clinical experience and about 18 years teaching in a university counseling department.
What credentials and region are listed?
He holds the LPC credential and practices in Arizona.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
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