- CBT methods
- Mindfulness skills
- Narrative work
About Zachary
Zachary Martin is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in California with five years of outpatient practice. He works with adults on concerns such as stress, anxiety, anger, depression, trauma and addictions. He also helps with relationship strain, grief, self-esteem, career issues, ADHD, and changes like divorce or caregiver stress.
Martin's background includes work in adult residential settings and foster and adoption services. He earned a bachelor’s degree in philosophy with a psychology minor in 2008 and a Master of Social Work in 2013. Since then he has worked in child welfare investigations, inpatient hospitalization, interdisciplinary teams, and outpatient therapy settings.
In session he uses straightforward methods drawn from client-centered work, cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, narrative and existential ideas. He focuses on talking through what is happening now and trying small changes that can reduce anger, anxiety, or impulsive reactions. He pays attention to how thoughts, values, and everyday routines affect mood and behavior.
Practical tools often include thought records, brief behavioral experiments, grounding and mindfulness skills, and conversational strategies to improve communication. He also explores life meaning and long-standing patterns when those issues come up. Treatment plans are made together, with clear steps and targets clients can test between sessions.
People who want direct, plain-spoken guidance about handling anger or stress may find his approach useful. He works in English and practices in California as a California LCSW.
How his approaches translate to online work
Client-centered work focuses on the client's experience and priorities. Online sessions using this approach mean the therapist listens closely and helps set practical goals the client wants to work on. This style is useful for things like anger, relationship communication, and coping with day-to-day stress.Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions. In online sessions CBT can include tracking thoughts, trying short behavioral experiments between meetings, and teaching coping strategies for anger or anxiety. Mindfulness therapy teaches brief attention and grounding practices to reduce reactivity and calm the body; these can be practiced during or between online sessions to help manage sudden bursts of anger.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with clients to decide which methods to try first, adjust strategies as needed, and keep sessions focused on clear, testable steps. Clients shape the goals and pace of care.
Session formats are not listed in the profile, so please confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, require less travel, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Ask about format lengths and what will best fit daily routines when you schedule the first appointment.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address?
Zachary works with adults on stress, anxiety, anger, depression, trauma, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related issues, grief, career questions, bipolar symptoms, ADHD, and related concerns.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He uses a direct, client-centered approach that mixes cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness, narrative and motivational interviewing. Sessions often focus on practical steps and talking through present problems.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has five years of outpatient practice experience and prior work in residential care, foster and adoption services, child welfare investigations, and inpatient settings.
What are his credentials and where does he practice?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in California as a CA LCSW.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he accept clients from other countries?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions arranged and what formats are offered?
Confirm current session formats before booking by checking the online options. The profile does not list specific formats, so please verify whether video or phone sessions are offered.
How is cost handled and how do I start?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.