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Zachary Alexander

Focused practical therapy for everyday challenges

LPC Texas

Experience
10 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Coping with life changes, ADHD
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages
English
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About Zachary

Zachary Alexander is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Texas who welcomes people seeking practical tools for stress, anxiety, mood concerns, substance use, and challenges with attention and focus.

Background and approach

With a decade of clinical experience, he centers treatment on each person's strengths and lived experience rather than assuming a one-size-fits-all path. Zachary approaches change as a collaborative effort, helping clients build skills and strategies that address everyday pressures and longer-standing difficulties.

He blends evidence-informed methods including cognitive behavioral techniques, acceptance and commitment concepts, and mindfulness practices to help clients manage symptoms, improve coping, and make values-based choices. Motivational interviewing and trauma-focused strategies are also part of his toolkit when readiness, recovery, or past trauma are central to the work.

Throughout treatment he emphasizes practical skill-building, empowerment, and gradual progress toward clearer goals.

Approaches That Translate Well to Online Therapy

CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors; it often includes concrete exercises and homework to reduce anxiety, manage mood, and improve daily functioning. ACT emphasizes clarifying personal values and accepting difficult internal experiences while taking committed action toward a meaningful life, which can be useful for stress, avoidance, and motivation challenges. Mindfulness Therapy teaches present-moment awareness and nonjudgmental observation of thoughts and feelings, helping clients regulate emotion and respond more deliberately rather than reactively.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with clients to understand their goals, preferences, and circumstances and then tailor interventions that fit those needs. Together they will track progress and adjust techniques as needed so the work stays practical and aligned with what matters to the client.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for busy schedules and varied communication styles. These options make it easier to attend regular sessions, practice skills between meetings, and maintain continuity of care when in-person attendance is difficult, while allowing licensed professionals to deliver structured, skill-focused therapies effectively.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Zachary address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD-related focus issues, substance use concerns, trauma and abuse, parenting and family problems, anger, self-esteem, career and workplace issues, and related mood and impulse challenges.
What is his therapeutic style and approach?
He uses a practical, collaborative style drawing on cognitive behavioral methods, acceptance and commitment ideas, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and trauma-focused strategies to teach skills and support change.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He brings 10 years of experience as a practicing counselor in mental health settings.
What are his credentials and where is he licensed?
He holds the LPC credential and is licensed in Texas with license number TX LPC 84696.
Does he offer services in other languages or to international clients?
He provides services in English and is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available for therapy?
Sessions can be conducted via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How are costs and subscriptions handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What is the process for beginning therapy?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyCoping with life changesADHD

Also works with

AddictionsFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesDepression

Additional focus areas

Adoption and foster careAttachment issuesCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDrug and alcohol addictionFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsImpulsivityMood disordersPost-traumatic stressWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

10+ years

Licensed

Texas

Languages

English