- Client-centered methods
- Cognitive behavioral tools
- Solution-focused steps
About Zach
Zach Bruns is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Wisconsin with eight years of experience. He works with adults facing stress, anxiety, addiction concerns, trauma and abuse, anger, depression, and related struggles. He also addresses relationship and family concerns, grief, sleep problems, parenting strain, self-esteem, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and compassion fatigue.
Zach uses a person-centered approach that keeps the client’s perspective central. He listens for what matters to each person and adapts the work to their goals. He combines client-centered work with practical methods such as cognitive behavioral techniques and solution-focused strategies to address current problems and patterns.
In sessions he may use trauma-focused ideas when past harm is affecting present life. He also draws on existential themes when people are wrestling with meaning, direction, or big life transitions. His style blends short-term problem solving with attention to the person’s values and coping resources.
Zach has experience supporting people who have dealt with homelessness, childhood trauma, and domestic violence. He has worked in counseling and case management roles across different settings, including substance use concerns and severe mental health symptoms. That background informs a pragmatic approach to safety, stability, and next steps.
People who meet with him typically work on managing intense emotions, reducing substance use risks, improving sleep and routines, and repairing relationship patterns. To start, he focuses on clear goals, simple strategies, and tracking small changes over time.
How his approaches translate to online work
Zach uses client-centered work and cognitive behavioral techniques that translate well to talk-based sessions. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and reflecting to clarify what matters to the person, which helps identify goals and next steps. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) teaches practical skills to notice unhelpful thoughts and change behaviors, useful for anger, anxiety, sleep, and mood problems.He also uses solution-focused methods that concentrate on small, achievable changes and on what works now. Together these approaches give both longer-term perspective and short-term tools. Zach will work collaboratively to choose which methods fit a person’s goals and preferences rather than imposing a single style.
Confirm the specific session formats before booking because the biography does not list them. Many people find online sessions help fit therapy into work and family schedules, allow shorter check-ins when needed, or make it easier to follow up between in-person visits. Licensed professionals often use these options to make regular contact and keep momentum while tracking progress and adjusting methods as goals change.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Wisconsin
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he help with?
Zach helps people with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, anger, depression, and related issues such as sleep problems, parenting strain, and self-esteem.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He uses a client-centered approach combined with cognitive behavioral and solution-focused techniques to address current problems and goals.
How much counseling experience does he have?
He has eight years of experience working as a counselor and case manager in settings that included substance use and serious mental health concerns.
What are his professional credentials and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Wisconsin.
Does he offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not specify which formats are offered.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.