- Anxiety and stress
- Relationship issues
- Life purpose questions
About Zachary
Zachary Dawkins is a Licensed Independent Social Worker-Clinical Practice (LISW-CP) with four years of experience in mental health work in South Carolina. He works with adults who are coping with anxiety, depression, stress, relationship issues, low self-esteem, and life changes. He also addresses concerns such as communication problems, guilt and shame, impulsivity, isolation, and questions about life purpose.
Before moving into private practice, he provided services in healthcare, substance use treatment, correctional settings, and programs serving veterans. Those roles exposed him to people under high stress and to a range of practical challenges. That background shaped his straightforward and practical way of working with clients.
His style is collaborative and strengths-focused. Sessions center on identifying clear goals and using approaches that help people manage symptoms and make changes that matter day to day. He aims to combine direct feedback with exercises and skills people can use between sessions.
Zachary uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide his work and draws on methods that address mood, anxiety, impulsivity, and relationship patterns. He emphasizes coping strategies for stress, tools for improving communication, and steps to rebuild self-regard after setbacks.
People who choose him typically want a practical, goal-oriented approach to move past feeling stuck after a job change, breakup, health event, or other life transition. He encourages open conversation about goals and progress so the work stays relevant and focused.
How evidence-based methods translate to online care
CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It uses practical exercises and behavior experiments that help with anxiety, depression, workplace stress, and social anxiety. Sessions often include homework and real-world practice to test new skills.Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. These skills can reduce impulsivity, help manage intense feelings, and improve communication in strained relationships.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. He will review your goals and preferences with you and recommend techniques that match your needs. That collaborative process lets you try options and adjust the plan based on what works in practice.
Confirm the therapist's available session formats before booking, as the biography does not list specific modalities. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time so sessions happen between errands, lunch breaks, or at the end of the day. If you have questions about how sessions will be scheduled or what to expect day to day, the matching questionnaire and initial session are the places to clarify those details.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
4+ years
Listed in
South Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he address?
He works with adults on stress, anxiety, depression, relationship problems, self-esteem, and coping with life changes, plus related issues like isolation, guilt, and impulsivity.
How would he describe his therapeutic approach?
His approach is collaborative and strengths-based, focusing on practical skills, goal setting, and evidence-based techniques to help manage mood and behavior.
How much experience does he have?
He has four years of experience in mental health settings, including healthcare, substance use treatment, correctional work, and programs serving veterans.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Independent Social Worker-Clinical Practice (LISW-CP) practicing in South Carolina.
In which language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions scheduled and what does it cost?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.