- Client-centered work
- CBT techniques
- DBT skills
About Zachery
Zachery Hammond is a New York licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) with four years of clinical experience. He works with adults facing stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, anger, depression, and life purpose questions. He also focuses on communication problems, guilt and shame, loneliness, and men's issues.
Zachery uses straightforward conversation to help people notice what's getting in the way of change. He leans on client-centered techniques that follow the person's pace and priorities. He combines those with cognitive behavioral tools to break unhelpful thinking patterns and with DBT skills for emotional regulation when needed.
Sessions are practical and action oriented. Clients can expect to talk through recent problems, try new ways of responding, and practice skills between meetings. Motivational interviewing is used when someone is unsure about change or needs help finding reasons to keep going.
He aims to help people clarify what matters next after a job change, breakup, health shift, or other transition. The work often focuses on small steps that fit daily life rather than sweeping plans. Zachery asks about current routines and goals, then helps build manageable strategies to move forward.
People who choose him typically want honest, direct collaboration rather than vague reassurance. He offers frank feedback alongside practical tools for managing symptoms and exploring meaning. To begin, prospective clients follow the site process to match and schedule an initial session.
How his therapeutic approaches work online
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and following the client's priorities. Online meetings using this approach let the client lead the topics while the therapist reflects and clarifies what matters most. This is useful for people unsure where to start or who need someone to help organize their next steps.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. Online CBT sessions include identifying unhelpful thoughts, testing them against real situations, and practicing alternative responses. This method can help with anxiety, mood issues, panic, and negative thinking patterns.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers practical skills for managing strong emotions and reducing reactive behavior. In remote sessions these skills are taught, practiced, and adjusted to everyday situations like work stress or relationship conflict.
Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each client to choose which approaches fit their goals and preferences. That decision is based on the person's needs, symptoms, and what they want to accomplish.
Session formats are not listed here, so confirm current online options before booking. Online appointments can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Many people find remote sessions help keep momentum between appointments while using the same therapeutic tools as in-person work.
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, anger, depression, and life purpose questions, plus related issues like loneliness, guilt, and communication problems.
How does he approach feeling stuck?
He uses client-centered conversation with concrete CBT and DBT strategies. Sessions focus on practical steps and skills you can use between meetings.
How much experience does he have?
He has four years of professional experience as a practicing clinician.
What credential and region does he hold?
He is an LMHC licensed in New York and practices in that state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for and what is the cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.