Philip Zarowny

Philip Zarowny is an LCSW who centers therapy on practical, goal-focused work. He welcomes people who are ready to try something different and looks for real, usable changes rather than quick fixes. Philip writes plainly: the effort matters, and growth happens over time with steady work.

Philip uses a client-centered style that highlights strengths and clear goals. He provides a calm space to talk through what is happening and to test strategies that fit each person. Conversations are down-to-earth and tailored so tasks and changes feel doable.

He has worked in both outpatient and residential programs and most recently practiced as a substance abuse counselor. That background informed how he addresses overlapping concerns like mood, stress, and addiction. Philip also draws on his earlier career in television news to stay curious and grounded when hearing people's stories.

Philip completed a Master’s Degree in Social Work in 2009 and holds LCSW credentials in Illinois and Florida. He combines practical methods with mindfulness and motivational approaches to help people manage things like anger, anxiety, depression, grief, and life transitions.

As a parent of an LGBTQ+ child, he says he understands the challenges of identity and social change. He aims to create an accepting space for people from different backgrounds to talk about relationship strain, self-esteem, career stress, and other life problems.

If you want straightforward, collaborative work toward better day-to-day coping, Philip focuses on helping people find what actually helps them. The first step is a brief matching questionnaire and then scheduling a session that fits your needs.

How evidence-informed approaches translate to online work

Philip describes his work as evidence-informed and practical. Two common approaches he uses are cognitive behavioral ideas and motivational interviewing. Cognitive behavioral techniques focus on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavior changes to reduce symptoms like anxiety, depression, or anger. Motivational interviewing is a collaborative conversation that helps a person find their own reasons to change, which is often useful for addiction or when making big life shifts.

He also draws on mindfulness-based practices to help people notice their experience without getting swept up in it. Mindfulness can support emotion regulation and reduce reactivity when stress or anger flare up. Philip prefers to work together with each person to decide which methods fit best based on their goals, background, and day-to-day needs rather than imposing a single approach.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm which session formats are currently offered before booking. Many people find online sessions help fit therapy into busy schedules, allow easier check-ins during a work break, reduce travel time, and let them work with a therapist who is located elsewhere. The therapist will discuss practical options and tailor plans so sessions are useful and manageable for everyday life.