Zachary Martin

Zachary Martin is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who brings a calm, practical presence to therapy. He focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, anger, depression, and relationship or career concerns. He frames sessions around what matters most to each person and aims for clear, useful steps forward.

He began working in adult residential settings while studying, and he holds a bachelor’s degree in philosophy with a minor in psychology. That background informs how he looks at thoughts and meaning, which he often uses alongside cognitive behavioral ideas and existential questions.

Zachary completed a master’s degree in social work in 2013. Since then he has worked in foster and adoption services, child welfare investigations, inpatient hospitalization, interdisciplinary teams, and outpatient therapy. That mix of settings shaped his view of the practical factors that contribute to emotional struggles.

In session he uses a client-centered stance and draws on cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, narrative therapy, and existential approaches. He focuses on creating a comfortable space where people can speak openly and try interventions that fit their life.

He has five years of outpatient practice experience and works with concerns such as trauma, addiction, ADHD, grief, intimacy issues, and compassion fatigue. People who prefer straightforward conversation and hands-on strategies may find his style fits their needs.

How therapy approaches translate to online work

Client-centered therapy focuses on the person in front of the therapist. It emphasizes listening, empathy, and building a strong working relationship so people can say what matters and try changes that feel doable. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at thoughts and behaviors and introduces clear tools to change unhelpful patterns. It is often used for anxiety, depression, anger, and stress management.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work together with the client to decide which methods suit the individual's goals and day-to-day needs. That collaboration means trying a few ideas and adjusting based on what helps most.

Session format options are not specified in the biography, so confirm current session options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, handle shorter check-ins when time is limited, and reduce travel time so appointments are simpler to attend. Licensed professionals can use these formats to deliver many of the same practical exercises used in person, such as thought records, mindfulness practice, and goal-setting, while tailoring each meeting to the client’s schedule and needs.