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Zachary Karr

Practical, approachable therapy for life transitions

LCSW Illinois

Experience
6 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Trauma and abuse
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English
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About Zachary

Zachary Karr is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) practicing in Illinois who focuses on helping people facing stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, trauma, and related concerns.

Background and approach

He brings six years of post-graduate clinical experience to his work and emphasizes a practical, approachable style that aims to make therapy feel natural rather than overly formal. Zachary frames therapy as a collaborative process, offering support for issues such as depression, addiction, self-esteem, grief, intimacy-related struggles, parenting concerns, career transitions, ADHD, and other life changes.

His practice blends several evidence-informed methods including cognitive behavioral techniques, client-centered listening, and mindfulness-based strategies to help clients develop insight and skills for coping. He aims to create a nonjudgmental atmosphere where people can bring their whole selves and explore patterns, goals, and next steps.

Outside of professional work, he enjoys hiking, camping, and trying new hobbies, and in winter he often spends time reading, gaming, or streaming shows, which contributes to his relaxed and relatable therapeutic presence.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care



Zachary commonly integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Client-Centered Therapy into his online practice. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors through practical exercises and skill-building, which can be especially useful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathetic listening and creating a nonjudgmental space where a person’s own goals guide the work, helping folks feel heard and supported while they explore change.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Zachary works with each person to assess needs, preferences, and goals, then adapts techniques from these approaches so the plan makes sense for the individual. This shared decision-making helps ensure that methods feel useful and relevant over time.

Online sessions make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives by offering video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Those options provide flexibility for scheduling, allow continuity when in-person visits are impractical, and support different communication styles so clients can engage in the format that suits them best.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does he help with?
Zachary works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, addictions, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting, career challenges, bipolar disorder, and ADHD among others.
What is his therapeutic approach like?
He uses a mix of client-centered listening, cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and psychodynamic ideas to tailor care to each person’s needs. Sessions aim to be practical, collaborative, and oriented toward skill-building and insight.
How much clinical experience does he have?
Zachary has six years of post-graduate clinical experience as an LCSW in addition to earlier roles in mental health. That background informs his work across many presenting problems.
Where is he licensed and practicing?
He is licensed as an LCSW in Illinois with license number IL LCSW 149029648 and provides services to clients located in that state.
Does he offer therapy in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are conducted in English and he is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies depending on location and therapist availability; sessions are provided via a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to his availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseSelf esteemDepression

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingADHD

Additional focus areas

Antisocial personalityAutism and Asperger SyndromeBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDomestic violenceEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSelf-harmSelf-loveSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

6+ years

Licensed

Illinois

Languages

English