Philip Zarowny , LCSW

Philip Zarowny is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who brings years of clinical and real-world experience to his therapeutic work. He takes a client-centered approach that emphasizes strengths and clear, achievable goals, providing a space where people can explore their challenges and identify practical strategies that fit their lives. Philip’s background includes a Master’s Degree in Social Work earned in 2009 and substantial experience treating substance use and co-occurring issues, with work in both outpatient and residential treatment settings.

His practice focuses on a wide range of concerns including addictions, relationships, self-esteem, depression, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, and life transitions. Philip uses evidence-based techniques such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), rational emotive behavior therapy (REBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), motivational interviewing, and mindfulness to tailor interventions to each person’s needs. He favors a strengths-based, goal-oriented process that often invites creative problem solving and collaboration.

As a parent of an LGBTQ+ child, Philip understands the sensitivity of identity-related issues and works to foster an empathetic environment for people from diverse backgrounds. Before social work he spent many years in television news as a street photographer and editor, a path that deepened his empathy and commitment to helping individuals reshape their stories. He invites thoughtful work and steady effort as tools for meaningful change.

Evidence-Based Approaches for Online Care

Philip commonly uses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help people identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT offers practical tools for managing symptoms of depression, anxiety, and patterns that contribute to substance use by breaking problems into manageable steps and testing new ways of responding.

He also incorporates motivational interviewing, a collaborative, goal-oriented method that explores and resolves ambivalence about change. This approach is especially useful for those dealing with addictions or facing difficult life transitions, as it supports personal motivation and commitment to change.

Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) techniques may be used when emotion regulation and interpersonal effectiveness are primary concerns. DBT provides concrete skills for managing intense feelings, reducing reactive behavior, and improving relationship patterns.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Philip works collaboratively with each person to tailor methods to their needs, goals, and preferences. He views therapy as a partnership in which techniques are adapted over time based on what proves most helpful.

Online sessions by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging offer flexibility for busy schedules, reduce travel barriers, and make consistent engagement easier to maintain. These formats allow licensed professionals to deliver the same evidence-based methods in ways that fit each person’s life and pace.