- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness techniques
About Gary
Gary Zarchy is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor in Arizona with 25 years of experience. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, trauma, relationship difficulties, anger, and related concerns. He also supports those coping with grief, intimacy questions, career transitions, and compassion fatigue.
He believes the answers come from the client and sees his role as a guide, educator, advocate, and encourager. Sessions focus on practical steps and clearer choices rather than lengthy theory. He draws on straightforward tools to help people notice patterns, make different choices, and test new behaviors.
Gary earned his master’s degree from the University of Phoenix and has taught in that university’s counseling department for the last 18 years, both in person and online. That classroom work informs his practice by keeping him current with counseling ideas and teaching methods.
His day-to-day practice mixes client-centered listening with active strategies. He uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors. He also offers Mindfulness techniques to reduce reactivity and EMDR for trauma processing when appropriate.
People who come for help with anger often find sessions focus on recognizing triggers, building brief behavioral responses, and practicing new ways to speak about feelings. Gary aims to help clients leave counseling with clearer skills and a plan for moving forward.
How his approaches translate to online sessions
Gary blends Client-Centered Therapy with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness in practical ways. Client-Centered Therapy means the therapist listens closely and uses the client’s priorities to guide each session. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavioral changes. Mindfulness techniques teach simple exercises to notice reactions and reduce reactivity in the moment.Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. He will work with the client to identify goals and try methods that fit those goals. Sessions can shift over time as needs change, with evaluation and planning done together rather than imposed.
The biography does not list specific session formats here, so confirm current session options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into daily life, shorten check-ins on busy days, or avoid travel time. Many people find it helpful to practice skills between sessions and bring examples from their day to the conversation.
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
Arizona
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and anger among other issues.
What is his therapy style like?
He uses a client-centered approach and combines listening with active strategies and education.
How much experience does he have?
He has 25 years of clinical experience and has taught counseling at the University of Phoenix for 18 years.
What are his credentials and location?
He is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor licensed in Arizona and practices there.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients schedule with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.